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M1.5 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 22:01:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Midland, Texas (United States) on May 18, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 22:01:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Midland
County
Midland County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.97300, -102.11100
Temperature
32.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 409 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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