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M2.9 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Mayer, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 08:34:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Mayer, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 08:34:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Mayer
County
Potter County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.27050, -101.72420
Temperature
-4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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