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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 16:11:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 16:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Loving County, Texas (United States). 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 16:11:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.96600, -103.34600
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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