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M1.6 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Karnes County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 23:31:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Karnes County, Texas (United States) on February 18, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 23:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Karnes County
County
Karnes County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.02900, -97.88800
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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