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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Sterling County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 08:50:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Sterling County, Texas (United States) on July 3, 2026 at 08:50 UTC. 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 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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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 (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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