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

UTC time: 2026-01-09 05:19:23 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
a8482793e3a66d3829db9e55a068161309c90cf4
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 05:19:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Culberson County
County
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66300, -104.39800
Temperature
8.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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

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