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M1.7 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 04:42:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 04:42:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.51400, -104.00900
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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