Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 9.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Pecos
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M1.6 Earthquake near Pecos, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 27, 2026 at 14:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Pecos, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
26dac542c6006c68fba77c647bb62dad02355b7d
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 14:12:42 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.40900,
-103.50900
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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