2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 4 km E of Steele, Missouri — October 23, 2025

2025-10-23 18:26:21 UTC (2025-10-23) · approx. 12:26 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time18:26 UTC≈ 12:26 PM UTC-6
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.084°, -89.781°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.08°, -89.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0843°N
-89.7805°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nm60615046
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.072°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-24 14:28:04 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nm60615046). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 23, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 4 km E of Steele, Missouri — October 23, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nm60615046/