Earthquakes
Right now
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by SCEDC 8 days ago.
No stronger detection stands among the 9 recorded within 20 km of this point since 20 May 2026 — 3 others scored the same. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
SCEDC reported: ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 142.2) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ
SCEDC recorded magnitude 6.2 at a depth of 126 km.
The seismic region given by the source is ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 142.2) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ.
Nearby, since 20 May 2026
- September 2, 2026 · score 26 · 0.0 km
- September 2, 2026 · score 26 · 6.0 km
- September 2, 2026 · score 24 · 12.9 km
How we know
One source: SCEDC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 26 out of 100, at 58 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | High |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 26 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 58% |
| Coordinates | -56.2062, -27.9085 |
| Nearest City | Ushuaia (2513 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-02T21:46:57.617Z |
| Source | https://scedc.caltech.edu/recent/Quakes/ci10251318.html |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 6.2 |
| Depth | 125.91 |
| MagType | w |
| Region | ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 142.2) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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