M2.0 Depth: 16.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 18:41:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on June 17, 2026 at 18:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 18:41:58 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.01917, -155.37517
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to 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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    Distance: 16 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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