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M2.6 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 13:06:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 13:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 13:06:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.89900, -103.65000
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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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