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M2.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 36 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 19:07:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2025 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 36 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 217 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 19:07:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40100, -102.07200
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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

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