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M2.0 Depth: 8.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near DeWitt County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 21:12:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near DeWitt County, Texas (United States) on July 7, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 21:12:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
DeWitt County
County
DeWitt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.28900, -97.28100
Temperature
34.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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