M2.2 Depth: -0.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 2 km NE of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 19:28:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 2 km NE of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

-0.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 19:28:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Idaho

Source

usgs

Coordinates

46.39767, -116.95767

Temperature

7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.9 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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