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M2.3 Depth: 5.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Nobles Ranch, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 21:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Nobles Ranch, Texas (United States) on July 27, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 21:42:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Nobles Ranch
County
Midland County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.99300, -102.21200
Temperature
37.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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