M1.7 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 15:20:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on February 8, 2026 at 15:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 15:20:35 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.57600, -104.03400
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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