Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M2.6 earthquake 5 km NNW of Jackson, Wyoming

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 5 km NNW of Jackson, Wyoming at Aug 16, 2026, 04:34 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was 88 km (55 mi) ESE of Rexburg. 50 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	2.6 ml
Time	Aug 16, 2026, 04:34 UTC
Depth	4.7 km
Coordinates	43.525, -110.779
Felt reports	50
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
1.4	68 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana	100 km / 62 mi	depth 12 km	Oct 21, 15:59 UTC
1.5	53 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	96 km / 60 mi	depth 2 km	Oct 15, 10:02 UTC
1.2	51 km NE of Alta, Wyoming	65 km / 40 mi	depth 9 km	Oct 14, 04:05 UTC
1.3	51 km NE of Alta, Wyoming	66 km / 41 mi	depth 9 km	Oct 13, 12:57 UTC
2.3	23 km NE of Cora, Wyoming	97 km / 60 mi	depth 0 km	Oct 11, 07:40 UTC
2.0	24 km NE of Kelly, Wyoming	41 km / 25 mi	depth 13 km	Oct 9, 11:36 UTC
1.9	58 km E of Warm River, Idaho	77 km / 48 mi	depth 12 km	Oct 4, 23:32 UTC
1.3	58 km E of Warm River, Idaho	77 km / 48 mi	depth 12 km	Sep 29, 07:42 UTC
1.8	57 km E of Warm River, Idaho	77 km / 48 mi	depth 12 km	Sep 28, 13:47 UTC
2.7	57 km NE of Kelly, Wyoming	73 km / 46 mi	depth 7 km	Sep 7, 07:43 UTC
3.4	57 km NE of Kelly, Wyoming	73 km / 46 mi	depth 7 km	Sep 7, 04:25 UTC
2.9	22 km W of Auburn, Wyoming	87 km / 54 mi	depth 5 km	Aug 30, 09:17 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.