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M1.7 Depth: 4.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 18:10:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 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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