2.7
Earthquake Details: 5 km ENE of Artesian, South Dakota, United States
Jan 9, 2026, 12:35:12
- Depth
- 5.066 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Apr 10, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred on Jan 9, 2026 at 12:35:12. Epicenter: 5 km ENE of Artesian, South Dakota, United States. Reported depth: 5.066 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Jan 9, 2026, 06:35:12 CST
- UTC
- Jan 9, 2026, 12:35:12 UTC
5.066 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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- USGSmb_lg 2.7
us7000rnmj
- Depth:
- 5.07 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Apr 10, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth5.066 km
Significance112
Latitude44.0294
Longitude-97.8623
Event IDus7000rnmj
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Apr 10, 2026, 15:20:42 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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