Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M1.6 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 9, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. 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 219 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
Details
ID
00126f916b4fe880b6e8758398a228c2db98a231
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-09 23:04:01 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.58300,
-104.11000
Temperature
36.2°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
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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,516 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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