Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 4.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M2.5 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 6, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
5f1cfb249925beec4939a8508e90b8ab37d57675
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 11:24:04 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.52400,
-104.15600
Temperature
22.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,518 Catalogue entries
Of 1,517 other entries for this area and period, 333 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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