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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-05 10:38:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 10:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). 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 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 10:38:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.98600, -103.99700
Temperature
26.2°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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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    Distance: 269 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
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