M2.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Yellowstone region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 19:00:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Yellowstone region (United States) on August 19, 2025 at 19:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 19:00:18 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
isc
Coordinates
44.81600, -110.85500
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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    Distance: 286 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States
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