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M1.7 Earthquake near Old Christian Place, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 10:30:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Old Christian Place, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

ID
4120dd2b51575428fb89419f38499fafcf0a69eb
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 10:30:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Old Christian Place
County
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.53000, -104.27600
Temperature
5.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 294 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,512 Catalogue entries

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