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M1.5 Earthquake near Saragosa, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-17 20:19:57 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 17, 2026 at 20:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Saragosa, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.5.

Details

ID
61d9ed2d13c59e9e6df56cc4a34fc8243e94b67d
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 20:19:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Saragosa
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.05600, -103.59500
Temperature
34.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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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Context for this earthquake

17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,521 Catalogue entries

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