Magnitude
M1.1
- Depth
- 3.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Martin County
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M1.1 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on September 5, 2026 at 12:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 145 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
e05d8d332870c5abd8cd885eb8ebd8e74089dacd
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 12:03:42 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39800,
-101.92600
Temperature
24.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,517 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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