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M2.6 Depth: 6.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 13:15:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 13:15:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.74300, -98.83000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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