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M1.8 Depth: 4.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Burkes, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 14:32:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Burkes, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 14:32:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Burkes
County
Midland County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.91500, -102.06600
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 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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