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M1.6 Depth: 4.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Live Oak County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 16:11:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Live Oak County, Texas (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 16:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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