Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 0.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Winkler County
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M1.8 Earthquake near Winkler County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2026 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Winkler County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
d0f689bd3ecb1a336811ba206e267c5259f1c727
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 16:08:42 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.99300,
-103.22100
Temperature
31.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.9 km
0.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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