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M2.3 Depth: 9.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Nobles Ranch, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 18:32:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Nobles Ranch, Texas (United States) on February 19, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 18:32:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Nobles Ranch
County
Midland County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.00400, -102.22500
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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