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M1.5 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 06:35:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on July 13, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 06:35:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.44100, -102.10800
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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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