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M2.9 Depth: 14.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 09:41:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on January 4, 2026 at 09:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 09:41:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.94440, -103.36890
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to 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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    Distance: 314 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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