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M1.7 Depth: 2.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-18 14:33:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 14:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Pecos County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 14:33:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.78500, -103.31500
Temperature
35.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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