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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Greenwood County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 04:41:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Greenwood County (United States) on August 23, 2025 at 04:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 04:41:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Greenwood County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.28120, -82.09850
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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