Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M3.1 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 22, 2026 at 08:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
84677ba434183c9648fc43a0d735a66ee8e0e745
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 08:04:38 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66600,
-104.25000
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 112 Catalogue entries
Of 111 other entries for this area and period, 67 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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