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M0.3 Depth: 3.6 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 36 km NW of Toyah, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-02 07:03:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near 36 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 07:03:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.58400, -104.01000
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 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: 303 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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