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M2.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 08:39:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 08:39:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.20400, -64.76500
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Liamuiga
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  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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