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M3.7 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-10-21 12:45:57 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 21, 2026 at 12:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 128 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

ID
4e0d1679ad0a8600a1b65e0ddc12ba852f6a2479
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-21 12:45:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Culberson County
County
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65400, -104.13900
Temperature
13.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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

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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 290 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries

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