2.9
Earthquake Details: 7 km W of Bennington, Idaho, United States
Oct 16, 2026, 06:37:49
- Depth
- -2.51 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 16, 2026, 06:37 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2026 at 06:37:49. Epicenter: 7 km W of Bennington, Idaho, United States. Reported depth: -2.51 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 16, 2026, 00:37:49 MDT
- UTC
- Oct 16, 2026, 06:37:49 UTC
-2.51 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby earthquakes · 12
M1.912 km NE of Milford, UtahBeforeM2.115 km NE of Milford, UtahBeforeM2.015 km NE of Milford, UtahBeforeM2.115 km NE of Milford, UtahBeforeM2.216 km NNE of Milford, UtahBeforeM2.015 km NE of Milford, UtahBeforeM2.221 km W of Clayton, IdahoBeforeM2.216 km NE of Milford, UtahBeforeM2.014 km ESE of Providence, UtahBeforeM2.36 km SE of Beaver, UtahAfterM2.115 km ENE of Twin Bridges, MontanaAfterM2.51 km ENE of Summit Park, UtahAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.93
uu80160196
- Depth:
- -2.51 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 16, 2026, 06:37 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth-2.51 km
Significance132
Latitude42.4028
Longitude-111.4112
Event IDuu80160196
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 16, 2026, 18:37:09 UTC
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