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M1.7 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kent County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 20:07:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kent County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 20:07:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Kent County
County
Kent County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.36600, -100.57500
Temperature
33.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 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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