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M1.4 Earthquake near Teton County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-10-21 15:59:40 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Teton County, Wyoming (United States) on October 21, 2026 at 15:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
834096056ef0f6ca11ff347890168fcb230bddca
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-21 15:59:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Teton County
County
Teton County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.36450, -110.34283
Temperature
7.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hell's Half Acre
    Distance: 195 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'632 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Craters of the Moon
    Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'005 m ·Last eruption: -130 ·United States
  • Wapi Lava Field
    Distance: 284 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 348 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 42 Catalogue entries

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