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M2.6 Depth: 10.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Custer County, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 19:01:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Custer County, Idaho (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 19:01:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Idaho
City
Custer County
County
Custer County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.42230, -115.19980
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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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