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M1.1 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 23:37:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on May 19, 2026 at 23:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 23:37:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10400, -101.92200
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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: 418 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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