M3.0 earthquake — 6 km WSW of Bennington, Idaho
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 6 km WSW of Bennington, Idaho on Jul 22, 2026 at 06:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of -2 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | -1.9 km |
| Coordinates | 42.377, -111.397 |
| Time | Jul 22, 06:09 UTC |
| Location | 6 km WSW of Bennington, Idaho |
| USGS event ID | uu80145961 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 2 km | Jul 23, 03:12 UTC | 6 km WSW of Bennington, Idaho |
| M3.3 | 155 km | Jul 25, 20:32 UTC | 2 km NW of Little America, Wyoming |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.