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M1.2 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Knott, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 14:54:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Knott, Texas (United States) on August 10, 2026 at 14:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 14:54:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Knott
County
Howard County
Village
Knott
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.38800, -101.61800
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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