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M2.1 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 20:56:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Midland, Texas (United States) on February 9, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 20:56:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Midland
County
Midland County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.99000, -102.21700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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