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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 17:45:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on July 31, 2026 at 17:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 165 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 17:45:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.25300, -101.84800
Temperature
34.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

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