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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Yoakum County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 10:05:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Yoakum County, Texas (United States) on February 19, 2026 at 10:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 10:05:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Yoakum County
County
Yoakum County
Source
isc
Coordinates
32.96200, -102.88900
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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