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M2.3 Depth: 8.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-24 00:04:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on February 24, 2026 at 00:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 00:04:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.39700, -101.59900
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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