Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Martin County
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M3.0 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on September 23, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
dd49e0d5b8bb1caa33e267096d79f4cef0b66893
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 05:08:42 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40100,
-102.04600
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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
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Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 112 Catalogue entries
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