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M1.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 14:33:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on February 24, 2026 at 14:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 14:33:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.41500, -102.01300
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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