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M2.1 Depth: 5.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-29 21:48:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Karnes County, Texas (United States) on April 29, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 21:48:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.97600, -97.94600
Temperature
32.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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