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M1.6 Depth: 5.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-23 09:41:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 09:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Karnes County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 09:41:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.98500, -97.98100
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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