Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Loving County
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M3.1 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Loving County, Texas (United States) on August 26, 2026 at 04:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
2bce17d02f7eb8d80852fa54cf5eba62363e2bd5
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 04:59:26 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.79300,
-103.74000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 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 ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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