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M2.3 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 12:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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