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M1.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Gardendale, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 00:46:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 00:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Gardendale, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 00:46:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Gardendale
County
Ector County
Village
Gardendale
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.01100, -102.35600
Temperature
36.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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