M1.8 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Scurry County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 02:06:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Scurry County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 02:06:53 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.56000, -101.07900
Temperature
-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 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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