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M1.4 Depth: 0.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-25 03:05:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 03:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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