M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near COLORADO

UTC time: 2026-04-04 22:04:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near COLORADO. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 22:04:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.92220, -107.13440
Temperature
1.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Dotsero
    Distance: 30 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 2'230 m ·Last eruption: -2200 ·United States
  • Black Rock Desert
    Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·United States

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