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M1.2 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 17:48:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Park County, Wyoming (United States) on July 6, 2026 at 17:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 17:48:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.77267, -111.00700
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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