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M1.6 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:08:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas on April 5, 2026 at 17:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:08:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60100, -103.97900
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 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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