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M2.0 Depth: 0.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-07 16:33:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Bee County, Texas (United States) on April 7, 2026 at 16:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 16:33:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Bee County
County
Bee County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.65200, -97.93200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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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