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M1.8 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 16:57:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Loving County, Texas (United States) on January 6, 2026 at 16:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 16:57:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.94300, -103.37100
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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