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M1.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 11:34:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on June 30, 2026 at 11:34 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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.

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