M2.9 Earthquake 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio — March 5, 2026
2026-03-05 23:55:30 UTC (2026-03-05) · approx. 6:55 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 304 people across surrounding communities.
On March 5, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio, at a depth of 4.9 km and coordinates 41.7437°, -81.0786°. This earthquake was detected by 45 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 239, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 60 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 304 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-81.0786°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 2.9 earthquake near Madison, Ohio?
The magnitude 2.9 earthquake that struck 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio on March 5, 2026 at 23:55 UTC had a depth of 4.9 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 41.7437°, -81.0786°, which is 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s2e6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 5, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 3 km SW of Madison, Ohio — March 5, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s2e6/