M0.4 Depth: 3.8 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Teton County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 22:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Teton County, Wyoming (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.4

Depth

3.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 22:15:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Wyoming

City

Teton County

County

Teton County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

44.65433, -110.67217

Temperature

-6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.8 km

3.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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