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M2.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 16 km NW of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 18:29:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 16 km NW of Stanton, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 18:29:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.23600, -101.91700
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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