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M1.4 Depth: 6.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-29 22:49:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 22:49:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60500, -103.96200
Temperature
32.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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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