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M0.7 Depth: 4.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 23:44:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 23:44 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Howard County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 23:44:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Howard County
County
Howard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.43400, -101.53200
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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