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M1.5 Depth: 9.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-28 16:28:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Ector County, Texas (United States) on July 28, 2026 at 16:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 16:28:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ector County
County
Ector County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.84800, -102.68000
Temperature
34.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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