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M1.1 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 14:06:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Loving County, Texas (United States) on July 6, 2026 at 14:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 14:06:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.92200, -103.85600
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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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