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M2.7 Depth: 8.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:03:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Pecos County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:03:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.17500, -103.01100
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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