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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Aug. 01, 2013
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name TGC INDUSTRIES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000799165  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,849,974
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2