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M1.9 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Winkler County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 11:53:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Winkler County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to 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

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