Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Missouri
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M2.8 Earthquake near 4 km E of Steele, Missouri (United States)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2025 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 4 km E of Steele, Missouri (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
e4c44e17138ca78f223e229d3ff33480ed1752dc
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 08:28:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.09033,
-89.78133
Temperature
14.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
United States
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 11,839 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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