2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 24 km S of Clayton, Idaho — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 12:24:32 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 4:24 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time12:24 UTC≈ 4:24 AM UTC-8
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.041°, -114.454°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.04°, -114.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.0409°N
-114.4537°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sw6w
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.291°
RMS Residual
0.85 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-09 13:04:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sw6w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 24 km S of Clayton, Idaho — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sw6w/