Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Howard County
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M3.9 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On July 23, 2026 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Howard County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
e8a77030f13bdb0842d37aba529e7f4ca088dc0c
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 17:15:27 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.50400,
-101.19100
Temperature
35.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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