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M1.9 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Pecos County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 20:36:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Pecos County, Texas (United States) on January 8, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 20:36:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.87600, -103.41100
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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