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M1.3 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 11:00:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 11:00:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10300, -101.92300
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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