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M1.0 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 13:32:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Loving County, Texas (United States) on July 2, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 13:32:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.92000, -103.85400
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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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