Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 9.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Howard County
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M1.3 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on October 28, 2026 at 19:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
fcc2404a5931fbbe632d30ca80dda9897556b3c0
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-28 19:17:54 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.09700,
-101.48300
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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