2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 10 km SE of Challis, Idaho — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 04:27:03 UTC (2026-08-09) · approx. 8:27 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time04:27 UTC≈ 8:27 PM UTC-8
Depth14.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.441°, -114.136°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.44°, -114.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
14.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.4405°N
-114.1365°E

Technical Information

Event ID
mb90204648
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.610°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 18:33:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: mb90204648). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 10 km SE of Challis, Idaho — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/mb90204648/