Magnitude
M1.4
- Depth
- 1.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Howard County
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M1.4 Earthquake near Howard County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Howard County, Texas (United States) on September 9, 2026 at 10:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 245 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Details
ID
fd4159487e45652470caeb64eddefac0b0ff80c0
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-09 10:45:39 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.14100,
-101.42900
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,517 Catalogue entries
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