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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 21:56:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 21:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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    Distance: 298 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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