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M2.3 Depth: 10.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 4 km SSW of Caruthersville, Missouri (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 17:19:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 17:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 4 km SSW of Caruthersville, Missouri (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 17:19:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Missouri
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.15867, -89.67083
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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