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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Pecos County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 23:12:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Pecos County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 23:12:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pecos County
County
Pecos County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.16400, -103.00430
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

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