M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-20 06:44:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Custer County, Idaho (United States) on May 20, 2026 at 06:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 06:44:24 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Idaho
City
Custer County
County
Custer County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.55610, -114.28650
Temperature
-1.5°C

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