Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M1.5 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2026 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
Details
ID
b2cb71358e8434ba73f4e5334b5c41f5ce1ae142
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 20:32:45 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64200,
-104.37800
Temperature
29.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,516 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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