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M2.6 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 10:25:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 10:25:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.75520, -103.84350
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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