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M1.0 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-16 12:34:56 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 16, 2026 at 12:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Howard County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

ID
5f4facf814709eb6a34de950be6fe9bb9f92f0b3
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 12:34:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.46900, -101.55800
Temperature
22.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 432 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,516 Catalogue entries

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