Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Mitchell County
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M1.5 Earthquake near Mitchell County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 28, 2026 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Mitchell County, 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 130 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
4cd5900d75ab0e55f3157dfe8effdcc95a0d8716
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 18:13:41 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.15200,
-101.03500
Temperature
32.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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130
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