Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Mitchell County
Country overviewUnited States · Texas
M2.9 Earthquake near Mitchell County, Texas (United States)
Map
About this earthquake
On July 19, 2026 at 11:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Mitchell County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 131 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
9c424e06841d5fcd20f1f08bbb8d015bd11b456b
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 11:58:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.34000,
-101.07500
Temperature
20.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · United States
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · United States
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
542
Country (24h)
United States
131
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time