2.6
Earthquake Details: 9 km WSW of Equality, Illinois, United States
Oct 16, 2026, 08:25:02
- Depth
- 2.923 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 24, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2026 at 08:25:02. Epicenter: 9 km WSW of Equality, Illinois, United States. Reported depth: 2.923 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 16, 2026, 03:25:02 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 16, 2026, 08:25:02 UTC
2.923 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSmb_lg 2.6
us6000u2ns
- Depth:
- 2.92 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 24, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth2.923 km
Significance104
Latitude37.6933
Longitude-88.4370
Event IDus6000u2ns
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 24, 2026, 07:53:14 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: Oct 24, 2026, 07:53 UTC.
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- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).