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M0.7 Depth: 7.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 11:26:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 11:26:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.26000, -101.90900
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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