Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 4.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Loving County
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M1.8 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Loving County, Texas (United States) on September 12, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 235 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
019b8275e49f39ff89543a44ca824d08a25a00ca
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 00:00:42 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.92800,
-103.86400
Temperature
38.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,515 Catalogue entries
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