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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on May 29, 2026 at 12:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 12:49:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.49910, -101.19890
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 463 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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