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M2.2 Depth: 32.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 04:14:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 04:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 32 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 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
32.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 04:14:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.06217, -155.37833
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.4 km
Shallow
32.4 km
32.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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    Distance: 19 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 87 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
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    Distance: 205 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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