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M1.6 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near McMullen County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 06:08:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near McMullen County, Texas (United States) on September 2, 2026 at 06:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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