Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 3.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Garden City
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M1.4 Earthquake near Garden City, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Garden City, Texas (United States) on September 19, 2026 at 05:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 223 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
ea143b0f5e1ca18e831c9c8a62f9551ff4c1c79e
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-19 05:37:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Garden City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.88200,
-101.51700
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
19 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,514 Catalogue entries
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