Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 6.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Glasscock County
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M3.6 Earthquake near Glasscock County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Glasscock County, Texas (United States) on September 5, 2026 at 14:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
6f8363acda2c500e7be0594949990c4ba481df49
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 14:46:58 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.71500,
-101.70300
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 110 Catalogue entries
Of 109 other entries for this area and period, 12 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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