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M3.2 Depth: 4.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ector County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 23:23:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ector County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 23:23:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ector County
County
Ector County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.84010, -102.67450
Temperature
37.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 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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