M1.70 Earthquake – 12 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas
18 August 2026, 16:34 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.70 earthquake struck 12 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas on 18 August 2026, 16:34 UTC, at a depth of 0 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.70 (ml)
- Location
- 12 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas
- Date & time
- 18 August 2026, 16:34 UTC
- Coordinates
- 30.9380, -103.6310
- Depth
- 0.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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