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M2.4 Depth: 16.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Quail Arbor, South Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 16:24:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Quail Arbor, South Carolina (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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