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M2.7 earthquake 11 km SSW of Iola, Illinois

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 11 km SSW of Iola, Illinois on Fri, Mar 26, 1982, 10:48 PM CST (04:48 UTC), 15 km (9 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
2.7 (md), micro
Local time
UTC
1982-03-27 04:48:49 UTC
Depth
14.8 km (9.2 mi), shallow
Epicenter
38.740° N, 88.690° W
Region
Illinois
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event nm601667. Read Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 3:36 PM UTC.