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M1.3 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 04:17:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 04:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Midland, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 04:17:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Midland
County
Midland County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.08600, -102.02800
Temperature
18.1°C

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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 (15.8 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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