M3.5 Depth: -3.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Sweetwater County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 14:24:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Sweetwater County, Wyoming (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 14:24 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 253 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -3.4 km
Shallow
-3.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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