2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km SSW of Sawpit, Colorado — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 11:41:32 UTC (2026-05-16) · approx. 4:41 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time11:41 UTC≈ 4:41 AM UTC-7
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.875°, -108.093°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.88°, -108.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.8751°N
-108.0933°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sy7e
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.557°
RMS Residual
0.79 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 10:10:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sy7e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km SSW of Sawpit, Colorado — May 16, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sy7e/