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M1.5 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Crane County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 13:28:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Crane County, Texas (United States) on August 19, 2026 at 13:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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: 232 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 13:28:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Crane County
County
Crane County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.55900, -102.37300
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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