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M1.6 Depth: 3.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-16 18:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Pecos County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 18:32:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.02700, -103.24200
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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