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M2.6 Depth: 2.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 17 km SE of Coahoma, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 02:32:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 17 km SE of Coahoma, Texas (United States) on December 19, 2025 at 02:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 02:32:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.17800, -101.19100
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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