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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 00:00:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on May 21, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 00:00:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.51290, -104.01110
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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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