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M2.0 Depth: 3.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Cotton Flat, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 17:37:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Cotton Flat, Texas (United States) on August 6, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 143 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 17:37:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Cotton Flat
County
Midland County
Village
Cotton Flat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.90700, -102.05500
Temperature
32.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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