Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Texas · Scurry County
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M4.4 Earthquake near Scurry County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On January 26, 2026 at 10:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Scurry County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 130 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
890195a3127719f438edb9f7f65a73de37387dd3
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 10:22:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
gfz
Coordinates
32.63000,
-100.93000
Temperature
-15.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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