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M1.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Cotton Patch, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 04:51:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Cotton Patch, Texas (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 04:51:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Cotton Patch
County
DeWitt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.97900, -97.60400
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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