M1.8 Depth: 11.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-24 16:23:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 16:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 16:23:06 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.27000, -103.40300
Temperature
37.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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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