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M1.7 Depth: 2.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-22 00:30:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Borden County, Texas (United States) on June 22, 2026 at 00:30 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 143 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 00:30:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Borden County
County
Borden County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.72800, -101.38600
Temperature
34.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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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