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M1.5 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Gonzales County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 12:43:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 12:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Gonzales County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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.

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