M2.9 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Scurry County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 05:27:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Scurry County, Texas (United States) on March 29, 2026 at 05:27 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 05:27:01 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.88300, -100.91200
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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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