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M2.0 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 13:39:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on March 1, 2026 at 13:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 13:39:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.42000, -103.82200
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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