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M1.5 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 12:04:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on July 4, 2026 at 12:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 12:04:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Reeves County
County
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.77200, -104.01500
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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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