M2.4 Depth: 6.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 18:26:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on May 26, 2026 at 18:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 270 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
  • Red Hill-Quemado
    Distance: 494 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

Historic earthquake map · United States

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share