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M1.2 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Ward County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 07:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Ward County, Texas (United States) on February 9, 2026 at 07:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 07:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63500, -103.38900
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — close to 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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