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M1.2 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Glasscock County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 20:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Glasscock County, Texas (United States) on July 24, 2026 at 20:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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