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M1.3 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 16:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 16:21:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.31800, -102.14800
Temperature
30.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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