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M0.9 Depth: 4.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Park County, Wyoming (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 21:55:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Park County, Wyoming (United States) on April 15, 2026 at 21:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 21:55:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Wyoming
City
Park County
County
Park County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.79367, -110.84267
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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