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M1.4 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lees, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 11:20:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Lees, Texas (United States) on January 13, 2026 at 11:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 11:20:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Lees
County
Glasscock County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.08500, -101.49000
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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