Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M1.0 earthquake 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas

A magnitude 1.0 earthquake struck 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas at Oct 9, 2026, 06:40 UTC, at a depth of 6 km. The epicentre was 95 km (59 mi) WNW of Abilene.

Details

Magnitude	1.0 ml
Time	Oct 9, 2026, 06:40 UTC
Depth	5.6 km
Coordinates	32.766, -100.670
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
1.4	14 km NNW of Sand Springs, Texas	79 km / 49 mi	depth 6 km	Oct 14, 20:02 UTC
1.6	26 km S of Westbrook, Texas	81 km / 50 mi	depth 8 km	Oct 11, 13:43 UTC
1.4	26 km S of Westbrook, Texas	80 km / 50 mi	depth 6 km	Oct 10, 15:03 UTC
1.7	26 km S of Westbrook, Texas	80 km / 50 mi	depth 7 km	Oct 10, 14:43 UTC
1.7	27 km S of Westbrook, Texas	81 km / 50 mi	depth 7 km	Oct 10, 09:31 UTC
1.8	26 km S of Westbrook, Texas	80 km / 50 mi	depth 6 km	Oct 10, 08:46 UTC
1.5	25 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	80 km / 50 mi	depth 4 km	Oct 9, 06:01 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.