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M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 11:49:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on February 26, 2026 at 11:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 11:49:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
isc
Coordinates
32.40200, -101.72000
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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