16 Aug 2026, 04:34 UTC · Aug 16, 12:34 AM ET

M2.6 earthquake 5 km NNW of Jackson, Wyoming

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 5 km NNW of Jackson, Wyoming at Aug 16, 12:34 AM ET, 5 km deep, micro – recorded by instruments, rarely felt. 50 people reported feeling it.

M2.3 22 km ESE of Jackson, WyomingM2.3 10 km SW of Auburn, WyomingM2.4 17 km WSW of Auburn, WyomingM2.5 17 km E of Irwin, IdahoM2.6 5 km NNW of Jackson, WyomingM2.6 5 km NNE of Star Valley Ranch, WyomingM2.7 57 km NE of Kelly, WyomingM2.7 26 km NE of Soda Springs, IdahoM2.9 22 km W of Auburn, WyomingM2.9 15 km WSW of Freedom, IdahoM3.1 26 km ESE of Kelly, WyomingM3.4 57 km NE of Kelly, WyomingM3.6 13 km W of Fairview, Wyoming
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude2.6 ml
Time16 Aug 2026, 04:34 UTC
Location43.525°, -110.779° – 5 km NNW of Jackson, Wyoming
Depth4.7 km
Felt reports50
USGS eventus6000tl5f
Within 100 km

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3.613 km W of Fairview, WyomingApr 12, 11:01 AM
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5 km11 reports
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2.915 km WSW of Freedom, IdahoOct 16, 2:48 AM
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10 km2 reports
2.726 km NE of Soda Springs, IdahoJun 16, 2:45 AM
123 d ago
8 km–
2.757 km NE of Kelly, WyomingSep 7, 3:43 AM
40 d ago
7 km–
2.65 km NNE of Star Valley Ranch, WyomingOct 23, 2:15 PM
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2.517 km E of Irwin, IdahoSep 19, 8:53 PM
392 d ago
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2.417 km WSW of Auburn, WyomingJun 29, 8:09 AM
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2.322 km ESE of Jackson, WyomingAug 6, 1:34 PM
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9 km–
2.310 km SW of Auburn, WyomingMay 19, 5:44 PM
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1 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 5 km NNW of Jackson, Wyoming earthquake?

Magnitude 2.6 (ml), micro – recorded by instruments, rarely felt. Depth 5 km.

Was it felt?

50 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.8.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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