M2.0 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 7 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 18:42:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2025 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 7 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 217 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 18:42:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.36783, -116.08083
Temperature
30.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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