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M1.5 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-01 10:14:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 10:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
M1.5
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 10:14:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62900, -104.10600
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 294 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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