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M2.1 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 13:11:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 13:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 13:11:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64000, -103.99100
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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