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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Saragosa, Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-18 17:23:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Saragosa, Texas on March 18, 2026 at 17:23 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 17:23:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
State
Texas
City
Saragosa
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.98700, -103.59600
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
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

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 380 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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