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M1.9 Depth: 4.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-14 20:26:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on January 14, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 20:26:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.44300, -103.90500
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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