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M2.6 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Teton County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 04:34:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 04:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Teton 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 04:34:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Teton County
County
Teton County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.53270, -110.76450
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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