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M1.2 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 03:55:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on January 8, 2026 at 03:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 03:55:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.27500, -101.92500
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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