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M1.4 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 21:17:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 21:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 21:17:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10300, -101.91100
Temperature
35.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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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