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M1.7 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Karnes County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 03:37:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 03:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Karnes County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 03:37:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.88200, -98.07900
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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