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M2.2 Depth: 5.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 22:52:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 22:52:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.93700, -103.62800
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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