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M1.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Cotton Patch, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 03:54:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 03:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Cotton Patch, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 03:54:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Cotton Patch
County
DeWitt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.97500, -97.61500
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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