M2.1 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 8 km S of Kelly, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 12:39:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 12:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 8 km S of Kelly, Wyoming (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-03 12:39:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.55067, -110.61933
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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