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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 04:24:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 04:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Midland, Texas (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 04:24:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Midland
County
Midland County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.99900, -102.15900
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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