M1.4 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 08:54:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 08:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 08:54:23 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.21600, -102.00100
Temperature
-2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 406 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share