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M1.7 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 11:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on June 22, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 244 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 11:12:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.42500, -102.02500
Temperature
26.4°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 (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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