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M1.5 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 19 km ENE of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 18:40:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 19 km ENE of West Yellowstone, Montana (United States) on October 29, 2025 at 18:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 18:40:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wyoming
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.73450, -110.87550
Temperature
-1.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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