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M2.7 Earthquake near Allen, Louisiana (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 15:38:21 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Allen, Louisiana (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

ID
30a3b374d715314ab126c270dbf79ad68408c7f1
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 15:38:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Louisiana
City
Allen
County
Natchitoches Parish
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.82610, -93.30460
Temperature
11.1°C

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 (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 11,838 Catalogue entries

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