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M2.0 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Town of AuSable, New York (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 00:50:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Town of AuSable, New York (United States) on February 16, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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.

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