Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Reeves County
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M1.6 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 16:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.5.
Details
ID
d40e3fe9e11619ac6843d53d312a3f1b4ae88adf
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 16:20:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.96400,
-103.56300
Temperature
30.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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
17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,519 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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