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M2.8 Depth: 14.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN IDAHO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-01 18:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN IDAHO (United States) on November 1, 2025 at 18:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-01 18:01:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Idaho
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.65600, -111.89660
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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