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M1.6 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 1 km ESE of Falls City, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-03 05:36:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 1 km ESE of Falls City, Texas on April 3, 2026 at 05:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 05:36:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.97900, -98.00500
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 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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