2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km S of Cowles, Nebraska — March 1, 2026

2026-03-01 20:04:06 UTC (2026-03-01) · approx. 1:04 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(mb_lg)
Time20:04 UTC≈ 1:04 PM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.140°, -98.453°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.14°, -98.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 mb_lg
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.1399°N
-98.4525°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s1al
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
1.288°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-10 14:49:05 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.8
6 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska
1 day ago · 5.0 km deep
2.8
6 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
4 days ago · 5.0 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s1al). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 1, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km S of Cowles, Nebraska — March 1, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s1al/