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M2.1 Depth: 7.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-13 01:36:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Loving County, Texas (United States) on May 13, 2026 at 01:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 01:36:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.95000, -103.37300
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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