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M1.9 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Karnes County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 13:55:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Karnes County, Texas (United States) on May 20, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 143 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 13:55:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.95700, -98.03000
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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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