Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Glasscock County
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M3.3 Earthquake near Glasscock County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Glasscock County, Texas (United States) on July 16, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.5.
Details
ID
49fbdaefbca2303087c7eea2d92f5d7750e57bcf
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 22:57:22 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.73480,
-101.67300
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 111 Catalogue entries
Of 110 other entries for this area and period, 32 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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