2.6
Earthquake Details: 11 km SW of Middlesboro, Kentucky
Jan 4, 2026, 20:07:15
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near 11 km SW of Middlesboro, Kentucky on Jan 4, 2026 at 20:07:15. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 23.1 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth23.1 km
Significance105
Latitude36.5245
Longitude-83.7918
Event IDse60616601
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Apr 7, 2026, 22:11:54 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Jan 4, 2026, 15:07:15 EST
- UTC
- Jan 4, 2026, 20:07:15 UTC
23.1 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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