Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.5 earthquake 6 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 6 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska at Mar 12, 2026, 12:15 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was 48 km (30 mi) S of Hastings. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.5 mb_lg |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 12, 2026, 12:15 UTC |
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.151, -98.369 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.8 | 4 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska | 2 km / 2 mi | depth 5 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.