Earthquakes
Missouri Earthquake Today: Magnitude 2.3 Recorded Near Steele
Steele, MO – A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded near Steele in southeastern Missouri on Saturday, adding another seismic event to a region near the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-03T15:48:01.683Z
Steele, MO – A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded near Steele in southeastern Missouri on Saturday, adding another seismic event to a region near the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
According to U.S. Geological Survey information displayed for the event, the earthquake registered magnitude 2.3 and occurred at a depth of approximately 12 kilometers, or about 7.5 miles.
The event had been reviewed by the USGS at the time of the latest update.
Available data indicated no measurable shaking intensity, with instrumental intensity listed as MMI 0.0, or “not felt.” Community reported intensity was also listed at 0.0.
No “Did You Feel It?” reports had been submitted when the information was captured. That number can change if people later report their experiences to the USGS.
The event also carried no impact alert. Magnitude alone does not determine whether an earthquake will cause damage, as effects can vary based on depth, distance, local geology and other factors.
No correlated tsunami alert was associated with the earthquake, and no advanced USGS scientific products were attached to the event information shown.
Steele is located in Pemiscot County in Missouri’s Bootheel, near the Arkansas state line. Southeastern Missouri is associated with the broader New Madrid Seismic Zone, an area known for earthquake activity.
Residents who believe they experienced shaking can submit a report through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” system, which helps scientists map how strongly an earthquake was experienced in different locations.