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M1.4 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 09:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Howard County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 09:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.48800, -101.65100
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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