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M0.7 Depth: 8.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 10:31:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 10:31 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 10:31:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.18500, -102.16200
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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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