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M1.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 9 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 12:54:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 9 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States) on May 27, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 12:54:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.99700, -98.14000
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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