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M1.6 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 21:39:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on April 30, 2026 at 21:39 UTC. 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 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 21:39:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10500, -101.92800
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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