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M2.1 Depth: -0.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 15 km SW of Georgetown, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-14 20:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 15 km SW of Georgetown, Idaho (United States) on August 14, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 218 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-14 20:10:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Idaho
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.39133, -111.51750
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 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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