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USGSAugust 4, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 6 km ENE of Steele, Missouri

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 6 km ENE of Steele, Missouri at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 7,339th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
6 km ENE of Steele, Missouri
State
Missouri
Magnitude
2.6 (duration magnitude)
Depth
9.8 km
Time
2026-08-04 12:04:40 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.2)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
36.101, -89.757
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Source: U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.