Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 3.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M2.2 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 10, 2026 at 17:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
8449f461f435daae5b4983e32d0163c3f3c5821c
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 17:54:47 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62500,
-104.41400
Temperature
31.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,517 Catalogue entries
Of 1,516 other entries for this area and period, 672 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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