Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 3.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Reeves County
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M1.4 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on September 15, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
3c871daf8344ff3c5e90f2981211547c33e3d151
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 21:32:17 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.13700,
-103.48700
Temperature
37.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,517 Catalogue entries
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