M2.3 Depth: 19.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 13:02:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 13:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
19.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 13:02:56 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.31400, -103.36500
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.6 km
Shallow
19.6 km
19.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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