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M2.2 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 07:40:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on June 22, 2026 at 07:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 07:40:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.18400, -101.20000
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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