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M2.1 Depth: 4.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-20 19:33:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 19:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Karnes County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 257 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 19:33:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.00200, -97.89200
Temperature
38.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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