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M0.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 11:23:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 11:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 11:23:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.11400, -102.16600
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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