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M1.6 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Karnes County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 01:34:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 01:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Karnes County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 01:34:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.04100, -97.86900
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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