Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Martin County
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M2.8 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 23, 2026 at 02:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
652393ad280ec2f35000697777418c79f5616c5f
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 02:16:59 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.43600,
-102.09800
Temperature
21.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,522 Catalogue entries
Of 1,521 other entries for this area and period, 141 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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