Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 1.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Midland County
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M1.1 Earthquake near Midland County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2026 at 07:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Midland County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
a1280d275d5bfec5273c093093105dd1f1da682c
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 07:04:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.89300,
-102.09600
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Midland International Air and Space Port11.4 kmStraight-line distance
United States · MAF · KMAF
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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Stats (last 24h)
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