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Magnitude 3.3 quake shakes Yellowstone area

A 3.3-magnitude temblor near Mammoth was the largest quake in the Yellowstone region so far this year.

Published Jul 16, 2026, 1:03 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

What happens when an earthquake rattles Yellowstone National Park, which is home to an active volcanic system?

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake hit Mammoth, Wyoming, on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 7:20 a.m. quake was at a depth of 4 miles below the surface and was felt as far away as 30 miles, shaking some of the area along the Yellowstone River.