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M2.9 Depth: 15.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 06:38:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on August 15, 2026 at 06:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 06:38:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.01617, -155.36783
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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: 15 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 92 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
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    Distance: 210 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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