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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near El Oso, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 15:30:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near El Oso, Texas (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 15:30:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
El Oso
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.74900, -98.00700
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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