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M1.9 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 17 km NW of New Meadows, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 13:24:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 17 km NW of New Meadows, Idaho (United States) on September 21, 2025 at 13:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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 M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 13:24:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Idaho
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.07883, -116.43867
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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