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M2.1 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 12:30:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Reeves 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 12:30:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.53100, -104.00900
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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