2.9
Earthquake Details: 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio, United States
Mar 5, 2026, 23:55:30
- Depth
- 4.949 km
- Felt reports
- 304
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 9, 2026, 08:47 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Mar 5, 2026 at 23:55:30. Epicenter: 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio, United States. Reported depth: 4.949 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Mar 5, 2026, 18:55:30 EST
- UTC
- Mar 5, 2026, 23:55:30 UTC
4.949 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmb_lg 2.9
us7000s2e6
- Depth:
- 4.95 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 9, 2026, 08:47 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth4.949 km
Significance239
Latitude41.7437
Longitude-81.0786
Event IDus7000s2e6
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 9, 2026, 20:47:04 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 9, 2026, 20:47 UTC.
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