Overview
- The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 2.4 earthquake just after 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, with an epicenter near Palmer State Park about five miles northeast of Bel Air.
- The quake originated at a shallow depth of roughly 5 kilometers, a depth the USGS classifies as shallow for seismic events.
- Residents reported feeling shaking as far as about 12 miles away in Baldwin, and local outlets say dozens of people in Bel Air reported feeling the event.
- USGS interactive reports logged a range of responses from the public, with local coverage noting about 36 felt reports in Bel Air and one outlet reporting more than 200 overall responses.
- No injuries or damage have been reported and local news organizations say the situation is developing pending any further information from USGS or local authorities.