2.1
Earthquake Details: 6 km NNW of Appomattox, Virginia, United States
Mar 14, 2026, 05:52:40
- Depth
- 3.1 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Mar 20, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred on Mar 14, 2026 at 05:52:40. Epicenter: 6 km NNW of Appomattox, Virginia, United States. Reported depth: 3.1 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Mar 14, 2026, 01:52:40 EDT
- UTC
- Mar 14, 2026, 05:52:40 UTC
3.1 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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- USGSmd 2.07
se60505173
- Depth:
- 3.1 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Mar 20, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth3.1 km
Significance66
Latitude37.4065
Longitude-78.8535
Event IDse60505173
Magnitude2.1
Updated:Mar 20, 2026, 23:51:14 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Mar 20, 2026, 23:51 UTC.
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