M2.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 4 km NNW of Chazy, New York (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 03:39:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NNW of Chazy, New York (United States) on October 14, 2025 at 03:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 03:39:26 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.92570, -73.46700
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than 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

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