Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 4.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Culberson County
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M1.4 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 10, 2026 at 01:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Culberson County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
fc6be3fa330d652325ee48268857106f295b29d6
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 01:02:17 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.54100,
-104.13700
Temperature
34.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,517 Catalogue entries
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