M1.6 Depth: 4.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-29 10:11:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 10:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Pecos County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 10:11:34 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.06800, -103.19200
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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