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M3.4 Depth: 2.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ILLINOIS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 04:43:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ILLINOIS (United States) on May 13, 2025 at 04:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 04:43:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Illinois
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.36610, -88.31320
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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