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M2.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:26:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 23:26:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.13317, -64.75250
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 887 m ·Last eruption: 1640 ·Netherlands
  • Quill, The
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 601 m ·Last eruption: 250 ·Netherlands
  • Liamuiga
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'156 m ·Last eruption: 160 ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Nevis Peak
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 985 m ·Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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