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M3.0 Depth: 7.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 13 km SW of Elbert, Colorado (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 18:51:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km SW of Elbert, Colorado (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 18:51:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Colorado
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.12860, -104.64020
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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