2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SSE of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho — January 6, 2026

2026-01-06 22:01:56 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 2:01 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:01 UTC≈ 2:01 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.357°, -116.968°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.36°, -116.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.3568°N
-116.9682°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62221901
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
158.0°
Min Station Distance
0.353°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 05:52:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62221901). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km SSE of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho — January 6, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62221901/