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M1.0 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 16:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Loving County, Texas (United States) on August 3, 2026 at 16:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 16:38:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.98600, -103.87600
Temperature
35.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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