Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M1.6 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on October 15, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 141 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.
Details
ID
35744c50c021ffcb9cc880dfdf9e7ef8ea3c86ee
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 19:37:57 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.61300,
-104.19800
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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 ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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