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M1.5 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Reeves County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 17:27:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Reeves County, Texas (United States) on May 23, 2026 at 17:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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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