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M1.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 15:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 15:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Park County, Wyoming (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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 229 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 15:28:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.69050, -111.02300
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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