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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near La Salle County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 20:52:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near La Salle County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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.

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