Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 6.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Saragosa
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M1.2 Earthquake near Saragosa, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Saragosa, Texas (United States) on September 7, 2026 at 02:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
c9947ad751b21b6fe80d167d83de10bbb61108d1
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 02:27:30 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.01000,
-103.65100
Temperature
30.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,516 Catalogue entries
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