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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-17 15:20:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ward County, Texas (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 15:20 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 15:20:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.58700, -103.07200
Temperature
30.0°C

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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 (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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