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M1.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Live Oak County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 06:46:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Live Oak County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 142 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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