Ohio earthquakes

M2.5 earthquake 3 km N of Chardon, Ohio

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 3 km N of Chardon, Ohio on Fri, Feb 7, 1986, 1:36 PM EST (18:36 UTC), 6 km (4 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
2.5 (mblg), micro
Local time
UTC
1986-02-07 18:36:22 UTC
Depth
6.2 km (3.9 mi), shallow
Epicenter
41.645° N, 81.157° W
Region
Ohio
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0002qte. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 2:50 AM UTC.