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M2.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Madison Township, Ohio (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 23:17:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Madison Township, Ohio (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 23:17:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Ohio
City
Madison Township
County
Lake County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.75270, -81.03270
Temperature
3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

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