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M0.7 Depth: 9.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-10 15:50:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 15:50 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 15:50:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10100, -101.91800
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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