2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SW of Varnell, Georgia — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 19:35:52 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 1:35 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:35 UTC≈ 1:35 PM UTC-6
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.882°, -85.003°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.88°, -85.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.8818°N
-85.0032°E

Technical Information

Event ID
se60505188
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.254°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 17:58:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: se60505188). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SW of Varnell, Georgia — March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/se60505188/