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M1.7 Depth: 6.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-15 02:18:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 02:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Loving County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 02:18:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Loving County
County
Loving County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.89000, -103.49800
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 309 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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