Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Wyoming · Teton County
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M1.3 Earthquake near Teton County, Wyoming (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 18, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Teton County, Wyoming (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
fe30608937d397ec67151be5dd9f86021599cbea
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 18:46:25 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.34800,
-110.59283
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Wyoming
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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