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M1.2 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 01:07:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on February 23, 2026 at 01:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 01:07:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.48100, -101.67000
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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