2.7
Earthquake Details: 5 km ENE of Artesian, South Dakota, United States
1/9/2026, 12:35:12 PM
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km ENE of Artesian, South Dakota, United States on 1/9/2026 at 12:35:12 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5.066 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5.066 km
Significance112
Latitude44.0294
Longitude-97.8623
Event IDus7000rnmj
Magnitude2.7
Updated:4/10/2026, 3:20:42 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 1/9/2026, 6:35:12 AM CST
- UTC
- 1/9/2026, 12:35:12 PM UTC
5.066 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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