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M2.8 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 12:49:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 12:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Howard County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 12:49:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.50800, -101.19500
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 463 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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