M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Tilden, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 02:54:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Tilden, Texas (United States) on May 18, 2026 at 02:54 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 02:54:23 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Tilden
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.45500, -98.56900
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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