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M1.7 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Garza County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 23:43:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Garza 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 23:43:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Garza County
County
Garza County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.97400, -101.05000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 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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