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M1.4 Depth: 6.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-03 11:06:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 11:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 11:06:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.46800, -103.84400
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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