2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Assaria, Kansas — October 8, 2026

2026-10-08 20:40:35 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 1:40 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(mb_lg)
Time20:40 UTC≈ 1:40 PM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.758°, -97.571°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.76°, -97.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 mb_lg
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7584°N
-97.5711°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000u11s
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
100.0°
Min Station Distance
0.772°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-13 15:03:53 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u11s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Assaria, Kansas — October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u11s/