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M2.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Elbow, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 20:57:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Elbow, Texas (United States) on August 23, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 257 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 20:57:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Elbow
County
Howard County
Village
Elbow
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.12900, -101.49400
Temperature
39.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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