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M2.1 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 17:04:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 17:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 17:04:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.19900, -101.39800
Temperature
32.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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