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M1.7 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Oakville, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 23:35:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Oakville, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 23:35:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Oakville
County
Live Oak County
Village
Oakville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.47500, -98.10500
Temperature
38.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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