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M1.8 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 18:16:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on August 28, 2026 at 18:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 18:16:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.24600, -101.86200
Temperature
33.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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

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