A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Soda Springs, Idaho, causing concern due to its proximity (126 miles) to the Yellowstone supervolcano. The quake, recorded at a shallow depth of 10 miles, is notable as shallow earthquakes often indicate volcanic activity. Yellowstone generates thousands of small quakes yearly, influencing seismic events over 100 miles away. Experts consider the supervolcano overdue for eruption, having last erupted 640,000 years ago. Recent geological activity, including a new volcanic vent discovery, further fuels worries about volcanic threats in the region.
The recent 3.6 magnitude earthquake in Soda Springs, Idaho, has raised concerns of a potential eruption of the nearby Yellowstone supervolcano.
Shallow earthquakes, like the 3.6 quake, are felt strongly due to their proximity to the surface and are often signals of volcanic activity.
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