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M2.0 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-06 15:02:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN TEXAS on April 6, 2026 at 15:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 15:02:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.71600, -98.19500
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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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