1.8
Earthquake Details: 3 km ESE of Acushnet, Massachusetts, United States
Jan 8, 2026, 02:11:07
- Depth
- 9.51 km
- Felt reports
- 12
Source: USGSUpdated: Apr 10, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred on Jan 8, 2026 at 02:11:07. Epicenter: 3 km ESE of Acushnet, Massachusetts, United States. Reported depth: 9.51 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Jan 7, 2026, 21:11:07 EST
- UTC
- Jan 8, 2026, 02:11:07 UTC
9.51 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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- USGSml 1.8
us7000rnd6
- Depth:
- 9.51 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Apr 10, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth9.51 km
Significance52
Latitude41.6716
Longitude-70.8690
Event IDus7000rnd6
Magnitude1.8
Updated:Apr 10, 2026, 15:20:40 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: Apr 10, 2026, 15:20 UTC.
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