Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 4.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Reeves County
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M2.2 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
34bf7c66e2ad8c21015ba7ce8f704995cd3d3050
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 04:35:19 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.51700,
-104.00500
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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