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M1.1 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Garden City, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 11:10:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 11:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Garden City, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 11:10:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Garden City
County
Glasscock County
Village
Garden City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.88000, -101.50600
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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