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M1.1 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 13:43:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 13:43:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.36000, -102.17200
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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