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M1.2 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 16 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 13:58:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2025 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 16 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 249 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 13:58:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wyoming
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.74950, -110.94000
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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