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M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Western Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 09:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 09:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Western Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 09:41:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
isc
Coordinates
31.94300, -103.40700
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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    Distance: 312 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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