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M2.6 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Peggy, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 06:17:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Peggy, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 06:17:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Peggy
County
Atascosa County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.73500, -98.19200
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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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