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M1.6 Depth: 3.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-03 19:42:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Ector County, Texas (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 19:42:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ector County
County
Ector County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.04100, -102.51300
Temperature
37.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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