M1.5 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Garden City, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 17:51:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Garden City, Texas (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 151 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 17:51:46 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Garden City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.87200, -101.50600
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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