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M2.1 Depth: 18.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-24 20:46:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Ward County, Texas (United States) on August 24, 2026 at 20:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
18.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 20:46:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.47000, -103.17100
Temperature
40.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.1 km
Shallow
18.1 km
18.1 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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