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M1.7 Depth: 4.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-03 20:01:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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