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M1.6 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ward County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 11:32:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ward County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 11:32:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.55300, -103.24400
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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