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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-08 00:55:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near DeWitt County, Texas (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 00:55 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 00:55:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
DeWitt County
County
DeWitt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.95900, -97.57500
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

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