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M1.9 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Saragosa, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 14:08:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Saragosa, Texas (United States) on January 20, 2026 at 14:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 14:08:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Saragosa
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.02100, -103.72200
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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