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M2.3 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Live Oak County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 20:31:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Live Oak County, Texas (United States) on April 6, 2026 at 20:31 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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.

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