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M2.3 Depth: 2.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-03 03:46:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 03:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 03:46:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.48100, -101.66800
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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