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M1.7 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Latah County, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:50:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Latah County, Idaho (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
-0.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:50:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Idaho
City
Latah County
County
Latah County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.72200, -116.84983
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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