M2.0 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Entrada Estates Industrial Park, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 18:25:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Entrada Estates Industrial Park, Texas (United States) on February 27, 2026 at 18:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to 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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