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M2.2 Depth: 4.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 04:35:19 UTC Local time: —

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 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 04:35:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.51700, -104.00500
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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