Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M1.7 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 16, 2026 at 05:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
379633223d5b3e7b6ded557c191a67faa6c9faf4
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 05:26:22 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64000,
-104.47900
Temperature
23.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,515 Catalogue entries
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