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M1.4 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Cotton Flat, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 11:23:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Cotton Flat, Texas (United States) on June 22, 2026 at 11:23 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 11:23:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Cotton Flat
County
Midland County
Village
Cotton Flat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.90700, -102.05900
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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