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M1.6 Depth: -1.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 11 km NNW of Kootenai, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 19:24:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 19:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 11 km NNW of Kootenai, Idaho (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
-1.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 19:24:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Idaho
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.40833, -116.56533
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1 km
Shallow
-1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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