Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Jeff Davis County
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M2.1 Earthquake near Jeff Davis County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 07:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Jeff Davis County, Texas (United States). 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 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
Details
ID
ff114701cc60a3caff1dd20bc378181f89e5e107
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 07:41:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.83800,
-103.80400
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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