Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M2.6 earthquake 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska at Mar 1, 2026, 20:26 UTC, at a depth of 6 km. The epicentre was 47 km (29 mi) S of Hastings. 16 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	2.6 mb_lg
Time	Mar 1, 2026, 20:26 UTC
Depth	5.6 km
Coordinates	40.162, -98.335
Felt reports	16
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	2 km / 1 mi	depth 5 km	May 11, 14:40 UTC
2.8	4 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska	5 km / 3 mi	depth 5 km	May 9, 03:09 UTC
2.5	6 km ESE of Cowles, Nebraska	3 km / 2 mi	depth 5 km	Mar 12, 12:15 UTC
2.6	8 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska	1 km / 1 mi	depth 5 km	Mar 2, 02:45 UTC
4.1	4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska	6 km / 3 mi	depth 5 km	Mar 1, 18:59 UTC

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