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M0.8 Depth: 8.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:57:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on May 22, 2026 at 12:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 12:57:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.27500, -101.92400
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 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

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

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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