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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Karnes County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 20:00:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Karnes County, Texas (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 20:00:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.89600, -98.05000
Temperature
31.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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