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M1.5 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Scurry County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 00:02:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Scurry County, Texas (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 00:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 00:02:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Scurry County
County
Scurry County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.74500, -100.66200
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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