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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 23:01:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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