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M1.3 Depth: 9.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-13 14:33:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Karnes County, Texas (United States) on February 13, 2026 at 14:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 14:33:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.05400, -97.85400
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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