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M1.2 Depth: 14.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-02 19:32:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on September 2, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 19:32:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.57600, -103.87500
Temperature
36.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — close to 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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