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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Gonzales County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 22:55:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 22:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Gonzales County, Texas (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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