Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 9.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Karnes County
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M2.7 Earthquake near Karnes County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2026 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Karnes County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
ID
c969008be20108fc274fce4de8f950f2e9f2357d
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 22:56:14 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.13700,
-97.68200
Temperature
33.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,519 Catalogue entries
Of 1,518 other entries for this area and period, 198 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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