M1.7 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 09:32:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 09:32:44 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.30400, -103.42700
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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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