3.8
Earthquake Details: 8 km W of Bennington, Idaho, United States
May 15, 2026, 11:05:45
- Depth
- 1.39 km
- Felt reports
- 29
Source: USGSUpdated: Jul 25, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred on May 15, 2026 at 11:05:45. Epicenter: 8 km W of Bennington, Idaho, United States. Reported depth: 1.39 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- May 15, 2026, 05:05:45 MDT
- UTC
- May 15, 2026, 11:05:45 UTC
1.39 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSml 3.81
uu80140161
- Depth:
- 1.39 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Jul 25, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth1.39 km
Significance234
Latitude42.3928
Longitude-111.4245
Event IDuu80140161
Magnitude3.8
Updated:Jul 25, 2026, 22:12:48 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Jul 25, 2026, 22:12 UTC.
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