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M1.7 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 21:33:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on August 27, 2026 at 21:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 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

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