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M1.8 Depth: 2.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-09 20:58:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Ward County, Texas (United States) on July 9, 2026 at 20:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 20:58:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.56800, -103.16200
Temperature
37.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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