M3.6 Earthquake 11 km SSE of Dilley, Texas — July 12, 2026
2026-07-12 20:52:20 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:52 PM UTC-7 local
On July 12, 2026 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 11 km SSE of Dilley, Texas, at a depth of 6.8 km and coordinates 28.5780°, -99.1180°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 3.8 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 184 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-99.1180°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Dilley, Texas?
The magnitude 3.6 earthquake that struck 11 km SSE of Dilley, Texas on July 12, 2026 at 20:52 UTC had a depth of 6.8 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026nqayet). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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