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M3.1 Depth: -3.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sweetwater County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 04:29:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 04:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sweetwater County, Wyoming (United States). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -3.4 km
Shallow
-3.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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