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M1.5 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 15:56:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Midland, Texas (United States) on August 27, 2026 at 15:56 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 15:56:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Midland
County
Midland County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.09100, -102.07400
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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