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M2.4 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-18 06:11:33 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 18, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.5.

Details

ID
6e85d5ac6647bf197b2a3564ece9021a5ea9fefa
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 06:11:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Culberson County
County
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63500, -104.47900
Temperature
22.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 274 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
  • Red Hill-Quemado
    Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,518 Catalogue entries

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