Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M2.2 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
1ba953defcd21b6358d0bede284911bec8654fd3
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 14:36:10 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66300,
-104.37300
Temperature
24.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,516 Catalogue entries
Of 1,515 other entries for this area and period, 675 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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