M2.2 Depth: 7.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-18 19:47:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 19:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 19:47:25 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.52800, -104.00300
Temperature
35.1°C

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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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