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M0.8 Depth: 3.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Crownridge, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 06:27:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Crownridge, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 06:27:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Crownridge
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10900, -102.03100
Temperature
-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower than 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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