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M1.0 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 17:26:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Park County, Wyoming (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 17:26:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.79633, -110.99767
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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