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M1.7 Depth: 3.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-25 21:18:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Winkler 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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