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M1.8 Depth: 1.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ward County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 13:00:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 13:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Ward County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 229 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 13:00:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Ward County
County
Ward County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60300, -103.10200
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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