Magnitude
M1.0
- Depth
- 4.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Martin County
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M1.0 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on January 8, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
246405ea2f90a126bf9501c6848914279108a834
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 22:33:32 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.27700,
-101.92400
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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Carrizozo
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