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M1.6 Depth: 0.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-27 18:15:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Pecos County, Texas (United States) on August 27, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 18:15:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.81800, -103.52700
Temperature
34.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.9 km
Shallow
0.9 km
0.9 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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