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M6.0 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 295.5) from Kingman, AZ

UTC time: 2026-03-02 03:55:23 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
20.0 km
Source
SCEDC

###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 295.5) from Kingman, AZ

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M6.0 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 295.5) from Kingman, AZ · 2026-03-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.0 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 295.5) from Kingman, AZ · 2026-03-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 03:55 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 295.5) from Kingman, AZ. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

ID
c71547762fd593ea36ccd34824d8dfd2e8b8641c
Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 03:55:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
23.00260, 144.16320
Temperature
23.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Saipan882.2 kmS48'220

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fukujin
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -217 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Kasuga 1
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -598 m ·Last eruption: 1959 ·United States
  • Kasuga 2
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -274 m ·United States
  • NW Eifuku
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'535 m ·United States
  • Daikoku
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -323 m ·United States
  • Nikko
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -392 m ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
M4.92026-03-02 04:07:46 UTC6.6 kmVOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION M4.72026-03-02 07:25:15 UTC25.5 kmVolcano Islands region M4.82026-03-02 18:06:01 UTC49.0 kmVolcano Islands, Japan Region M4.92026-03-03 14:55:57 UTC38.2 kmVolcano Islands, Japan Region M4.82026-03-05 15:49:10 UTC29.2 kmVolcano Islands, Japan Region M5.32026-03-08 19:07:32 UTC157.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Tokyo (Monde) M4.72026-03-08 19:08:04 UTC188.6 kmMariana Islands region M4.72026-03-08 19:08:05 UTC185.7 kmMARIANA ISLANDS REGION M4.72026-03-08 19:08:06 UTC175.9 kmMariana Islands Region M4.52026-03-16 17:23:01 UTC168.8 kmVolcano Islands, Japan Region

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.0 to M6.8.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM6.010.0 km14.6 km
NNSNM6.820.0 km0.0 km
SCEDCM6.020.0 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥439
Earlier events M≥58
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22026-01-21 16:37:46 UTC156.1 kmVolcano Islands, Japan region M6.12026-03-02 03:55:22 UTC16.8 kmVolcano Islands, Japan Region M5.42026-01-25 22:02:10 UTC86.7 km M5.42026-01-21 16:37:46 UTC193.5 kmVolcano Islands, Japan Region M5.02026-01-25 22:02:11 UTC96.0 kmVOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION

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