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M1.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ward County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 14:32:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Ward County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 14:32:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.39500, -103.19400
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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