Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 4.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M2.5 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 19, 2026 at 07:32 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: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
ba0b2300ca4cdf5f34b530a277c34800c9629c35
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 07:32:19 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64500,
-104.44500
Temperature
23.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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
19 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,515 Catalogue entries
Of 1,514 other entries for this area and period, 333 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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