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M2.6 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 15:58:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana (United States) on August 24, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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