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M1.8 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Karnes County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 00:15:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 10, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Karnes County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-10 00:15:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.03400, -97.86600
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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