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M2.0 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-19 23:23:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas on May 19, 2026 at 23:23 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 23:23:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Texas
City
Culberson County
County
Culberson County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.67200, -104.40600
Temperature
23.7°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
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

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 274 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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