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M1.7 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 17:45:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 17:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Midland, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 17:45:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Midland
County
Midland County
Village
Saddle Club Ranch Estates
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.99200, -102.21800
Temperature
35.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 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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