M1.2 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 04:20:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 04:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 04:20:27 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40200, -102.07700
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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