Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 2.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Texas · Sterling County
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M2.4 Earthquake near Sterling County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On March 21, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Sterling County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
9f8481b71e97f746a100925473c336332b54d117
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 22:36:52 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.07200,
-101.12300
Temperature
30.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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