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M0.8 Depth: 4.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-09 05:46:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Knott, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 05:46:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Knott
County
Howard County
Village
Knott
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.37900, -101.62400
Temperature
26.1°C

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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 (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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