Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Martin County
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M0.9 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 18, 2026 at 14:37 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
04df421b855331c358f2031fa98fc63e7793b1e8
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 14:37:02 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.41800,
-101.75900
Temperature
31.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,515 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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