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M1.8 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Elbow, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 01:42:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Elbow, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 01:42:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Elbow
County
Howard County
Village
Elbow
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.15500, -101.51300
Temperature
32.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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