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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Lake County, Illinois (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 19:38:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Lake County, Illinois (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 19:38:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Illinois
City
Lake County
County
Lake County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.18580, -87.50310
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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