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M2.1 Depth: 5.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 4 km E of Steele, Missouri (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 18:26:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 4 km E of Steele, Missouri (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 18:26:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Missouri
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.08067, -89.77717
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than 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

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