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M3.1 Depth: 2.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 11:05:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on August 24, 2026 at 11:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 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.

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