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M2.8 Earthquake — 17 km W of Charlotte, Texas
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Magnitude 2.8 earthquake 17 km W of Charlotte, Texas at a depth of 6.3 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.3 km |
| Coordinates | 28.8480, -98.8840 |
| Region | 17 km W of Charlotte, Texas |
| Tsunami Flag | 0 |
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Source updated 22 days ago (Sep 26, 2026 21:00 UTC) · we last heard from US Geological Survey 14 seconds ago
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What has changed
- Magnitude revised from M2.9 to M2.8 — Sep 26, 21:02 UTC by US Geological Survey
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