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M1.7 Depth: 2.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-11 06:52:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). 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 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 06:52:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.26700, -103.60300
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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