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M2.6 Depth: 2.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Potter County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 21:41:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Potter County, Texas (United States) on January 12, 2026 at 21:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 21:41:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Potter County
County
Potter County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.27860, -101.76320
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 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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