M3.0 Earthquake 41 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming — January 22, 2026
2026-01-22 18:22:17 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 11:22 AM UTC-7 local
Felt by 21 people across nearby locations.
On January 22, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming, at a depth of 12.7 km and coordinates 40.8998°, -110.8628°. This earthquake was detected by 41 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 141, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 430 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 67 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Wyoming, a region characterized by the Yellowstone volcanic system and Teton Fault, where a mantle plume drives volcanic seismicity and crustal extension. The nearest mapped fault system is the Teton Fault. View all earthquakes in Wyoming.
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Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 21 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-110.8628°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Evanston, Wyoming?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 41 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming on January 22, 2026 at 18:22 UTC had a depth of 12.7 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 40.8998°, -110.8628°, which is 41 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming. View all earthquakes in Wyoming.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Wyoming had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Wyoming was the M6.5 Yellowstone Lake earthquake of June 30, 1975. Today's magnitude 3.0 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uu80127951). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 41 km SSE of Evanston, Wyoming — January 22, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uu80127951/