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M2.6 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Webster County, Nebraska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 20:26:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Webster County, Nebraska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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