M1.8 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Campbellton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 13:17:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Campbellton, Texas (United States) on May 31, 2026 at 13:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 141 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 13:17:03 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Campbellton
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.71900, -98.29200
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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