Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Texas · Peggy
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M3.4 Earthquake near Peggy, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On April 8, 2026 at 12:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Peggy, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 144 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.
Details
ID
49da0d3167bd395cc63a8a850da6fb54499572b2
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 12:02:23 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.75200,
-98.17500
Temperature
18.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
United States
144
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