Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 4.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M2.0 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 17, 2026 at 19:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.5.
Details
ID
274a82a76b7a1a3e51033b376309ecc5fe4b6abd
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 19:43:47 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63800,
-104.16200
Temperature
33.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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
17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,520 Catalogue entries
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