Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Glasscock County
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M1.8 Earthquake near Glasscock County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Glasscock County, Texas (United States) on September 11, 2026 at 03:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 224 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
ac0060f5ec588aab205b6ffb721571fb9c1ff888
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-11 03:21:23 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.72000,
-101.69600
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,515 Catalogue entries
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