2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 12 km NNW of Walsenburg, Colorado — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 15:41:03 UTC (2026-08-16) · approx. 8:41 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time15:41 UTC≈ 8:41 AM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.724°, -104.840°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.72°, -104.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.7243°N
-104.8400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
usd0015e8j
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.525°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 08:20:52 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: usd0015e8j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 12 km NNW of Walsenburg, Colorado — August 16, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/usd0015e8j/