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M2.3 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI (United States)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI (United States) on December 28, 2025 at 17:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 17:19:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Missouri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.16920, -89.67470
Temperature
21.8°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 (15.9 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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