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M1.6 Depth: 0.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-13 15:26:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 15:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Pecos County, Texas (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 15:26:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.83600, -103.17900
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 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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