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M1.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Wilson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 04:32:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Wilson County, Texas (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 04:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 04:32:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Wilson County
County
Wilson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.91400, -98.19100
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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