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M1.0 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 14:19:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 14:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Loving County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 14:19:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.95600, -103.88400
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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