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M3.2 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 12:42:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 222 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 12:42:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.53400, -104.01800
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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

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