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M2.0 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Dyer County, Tennessee (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 16:27:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Dyer County, Tennessee (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 16:27:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Tennessee
City
Dyer County
County
Dyer County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.12533, -89.41017
Temperature
-4.3°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 (15.9 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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