Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 4.6 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 15, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
97b14176cbdac90d73c3163dd19cb8762eca2f10
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 02:56:51 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.77500,
-104.14800
Temperature
30.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,513 Catalogue entries
Of 1,512 other entries for this area and period, 670 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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