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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-08 16:13:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 16:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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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 (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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    Distance: 270 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
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    Distance: 474 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
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    Distance: 492 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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