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M1.7 Depth: 1.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ray Point, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 16:04:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ray Point, Texas (United States) on May 21, 2026 at 16:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 142 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 16:04:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ray Point
County
Live Oak County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.51600, -98.09200
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 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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