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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Borden County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 10:28:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 10:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Borden County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 10:28:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Borden County
County
Borden County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.64800, -101.31100
Temperature
-16.7°C

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Depth profile

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