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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Oakville, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 02:18:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Oakville, Texas (United States) on September 4, 2026 at 02:18 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 02:18:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Oakville
County
Live Oak County
Village
Oakville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.48100, -98.12800
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

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