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M2.0 Earthquake 5 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee — February 20, 2026

2026-02-20 21:05:07 UTC (2026-02-20) · approx. 3:05 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time21:05 UTC≈ 3:05 PM UTC-6
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.230°, -89.447°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.23°, -89.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.2305°N
-89.4465°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nm60617751
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
64
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.021°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-23 15:55:08 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nm60617751). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 20, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 5 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee — February 20, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nm60617751/