Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M1.8 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 18, 2026 at 06:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.5.
Details
ID
eb40172186561045e045116c946ecb6719bfcc4b
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 06:15:55 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.70900,
-104.57200
Temperature
22.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,518 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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570
Country (24h)
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150
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