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M1.2 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 13 km WSW of Stanton, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:00:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 13 km WSW of Stanton, Texas on May 1, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M1.2
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:00:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10300, -101.92800
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 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: 417 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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