Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Reeves County
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M3.3 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on January 17, 2026 at 12:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.
Details
ID
b7fd75e465f03cdca9c7ba678cbdaa5b49f45e6b
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 12:42:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.51830,
-104.00950
Temperature
-3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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