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1.7

Earthquake M 1.7 in the area of Matthews, Missouri, 28 October 2026, 11:08 UTC

Recorded 22 h ago. Updated 11:01.

Magnitude
md 1.7
Time (UTC)
11:08:21
Depth
6 km
Coordinates
36.720 N 89.613 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
11:01

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.7 was recorded at a depth of 6 km, near Matthews, on 28/10 at 11:08 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.1). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.1). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 6 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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