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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Western Idaho

UTC time: 2026-03-20 06:57:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Western Idaho. 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 event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 06:57:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
44.28800, -115.10700
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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