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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-12 07:10:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Pecos County, Texas (United States) on July 12, 2026 at 07:10 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 07:10:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.79500, -103.47200
Temperature
25.2°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 (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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