Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 6.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M2.9 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on October 18, 2026 at 19:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
bcb9d5a38d8a8536bd515bb9d0849d39cafd7060
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 19:30:02 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66000,
-104.42800
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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