Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Martin County
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M1.5 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.
Details
ID
eb7eb7c5f1ac8e9a6bf140293b236a23402f11dc
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 13:43:28 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.44200,
-102.08100
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,522 Catalogue entries
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