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M1.8 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 15:48:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on June 21, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 15:48:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.49000, -103.88400
Temperature
38.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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