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M1.3 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 22:26:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on February 25, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 22:26:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40900, -102.01900
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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