M2.8 earthquake — 13 km S of Claude, Texas
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 13 km S of Claude, Texas on Jul 26, 2026 at 17:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.8 km |
| Coordinates | 34.996, -101.386 |
| Time | Jul 26, 17:26 UTC |
| Location | 13 km S of Claude, Texas |
| USGS event ID | tx2026opmhex |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 107 km | Jul 23, 10:21 UTC | 38 km SSE of Spearman, Texas |
| M3.9 | 278 km | Jul 23, 17:15 UTC | 23 km NW of Westbrook, Texas |
Earthquake activity in this area
See this quake on the live 3D globeShakeMap, seismogram and aftershock forecastGet earthquake alertsWatchlists with email, push and Slack
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.