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M1.6 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Linda, Missouri (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 17:28:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Linda, Missouri (United States) on July 22, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 17:28:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Missouri
City
Linda
County
New Madrid County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.39933, -89.53933
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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