Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 3.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Martin County
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M2.0 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 11:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Martin County, 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
1bd2cd819f43a20921b93839bea0cc6f85a3a7df
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 11:27:44 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40700,
-101.92000
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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