Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M3.2 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
ae9e9590c0340aa0708a3b3a124775f18ef37c53
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 08:48:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64890,
-104.12140
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 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
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Texas
Context for this earthquake
15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 112 Catalogue entries
Of 111 other entries for this area and period, 49 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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