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M2.7 Depth: 5.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Exeter Township, Michigan (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 21:32:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Exeter Township, Michigan (United States) on May 4, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than 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.

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