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M0.5 Depth: 5.2 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Teton County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 18:42:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Teton County, Wyoming (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 18:42:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Teton County
County
Teton County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.66350, -110.67800
Temperature
-6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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