Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Wilson County
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M1.6 Earthquake near Wilson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On August 30, 2026 at 09:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Wilson County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
ee377809dc2c1874ef08ca47c31c8f894c81499c
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 09:01:26 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.23400,
-97.79600
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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