2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 9 km ESE of Princeton, Idaho — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 21:00:07 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 1:00 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:00 UTC≈ 1:00 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.868°, -116.722°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.87°, -116.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
-0.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.8682°N
-116.7223°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714080931
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
146.0°
Min Station Distance
0.216°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 21:06:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714080931). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 9 km ESE of Princeton, Idaho — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714080931/