Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 4.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M1.7 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 12, 2026 at 16:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 283 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
1994e10dcc1cdfd9001760a54872ce21963efd94
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 16:35:27 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.76900,
-104.15300
Temperature
35.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,514 Catalogue entries
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