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M1.9 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Wilkes County, Georgia (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 15:10:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Wilkes County, Georgia (United States) on February 25, 2026 at 15:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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