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M1.9 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Franklin County, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-05 15:30:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Franklin County, Idaho (United States) on March 5, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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