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M1.6 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Oakville, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 22:31:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Oakville, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 22:31:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Oakville
County
Live Oak County
Village
Oakville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.46400, -98.06700
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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