3.8
Earthquake Details: 4 km NW of Ohlman, Illinois, United States
Jan 20, 2026, 07:27:40
- Depth
- 8.76 km
- Felt reports
- 2,163
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 10, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2026 at 07:27:40. Epicenter: 4 km NW of Ohlman, Illinois, United States. Reported depth: 8.76 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Jan 20, 2026, 01:27:40 CST
- UTC
- Jan 20, 2026, 07:27:40 UTC
8.76 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmw 3.8
nm60617031
- Depth:
- 8.76 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 10, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth8.76 km
Significance702
Latitude39.3753
Longitude-89.2463
Event IDnm60617031
Magnitude3.8
Updated:Oct 10, 2026, 02:17:12 UTC
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