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M4.1 earthquake 4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska at Mar 1, 2026, 18:59 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was 45 km (28 mi) S of Hastings. 1,893 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	4.1 mwr
Time	Mar 1, 2026, 18:59 UTC
Depth	4.6 km
Coordinates	40.178, -98.397
Felt reports	1893
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
2.9	7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska	3 km / 2 mi	depth 5 km	May 11, 14:40 UTC
2.8	4 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska	2 km / 1 mi	depth 5 km	May 9, 03:09 UTC
2.5	6 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska	4 km / 2 mi	depth 5 km	Mar 12, 12:15 UTC
2.6	8 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska	6 km / 4 mi	depth 5 km	Mar 2, 02:45 UTC
2.6	9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska	6 km / 3 mi	depth 6 km	Mar 1, 20:26 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.