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M1.6 Depth: 5.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-29 21:44:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 21:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ward County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 21:44:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.49100, -103.19600
Temperature
37.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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