Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M3.1 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 31, 2026 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
df9d58d376794a59942198590cabd97bc916ed94
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 08:28:38 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.73300,
-104.11200
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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