M1.0 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 05:55:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 05:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Reeves County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 05:55:18 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.52600, -103.73800
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 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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