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M2.2 Depth: 7.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-07 06:35:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Howard County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 06:35:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.29300, -101.26200
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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