3.5
Earthquake Details: 6 km NE of West Salem, Illinois
Jun 29, 2026, 07:05:42
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred near 6 km NE of West Salem, Illinois on Jun 29, 2026 at 07:05:42. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 18.96 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth18.96 km
Significance350
Latitude38.5628
Longitude-87.9600
Event IDnm60623916
Magnitude3.5
Updated:Jul 22, 2026, 10:16:08 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Jun 29, 2026, 02:05:42 CDT
- UTC
- Jun 29, 2026, 07:05:42 UTC
18.96 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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