2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11 km SW of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas — October 12, 2025

2025-10-12 16:42:06 UTC (2025-10-12) · approx. 10:42 AM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time16:42 UTC≈ 10:42 AM UTC-6
Depth5.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.461°, -91.700°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.46°, -91.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
5.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.4610°N
-91.7003°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nm60614736
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.105°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-13 12:36:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nm60614736). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 12, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 11 km SW of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas — October 12, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nm60614736/