Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 2.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Howard County
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M1.2 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 22, 2026 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Howard County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
ID
6f69e496cbb05597b31bdf2f9965e8545dc88c56
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 09:55:29 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.11600,
-101.50100
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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