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M2.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Peggy, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 01:24:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Peggy, Texas (United States) on April 12, 2026 at 01:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 01:24:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Peggy
County
Atascosa County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.73600, -98.17200
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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