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M2.1 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-05-06 21:34:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN TEXAS on May 6, 2026 at 21:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 21:34:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.99800, -97.95000
Temperature
31.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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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