2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 5 km E of Steele, Missouri — October 3, 2026

2026-10-03 14:57:32 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:57 AM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time14:57 UTC≈ 8:57 AM UTC-6
Depth12.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.092°, -89.770°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.09°, -89.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
12.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0920°N
-89.7703°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nm60506413
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.062°
RMS Residual
0.04 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-03 15:30:56 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nm60506413). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 3, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 5 km E of Steele, Missouri — October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nm60506413/