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M1.2 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 17 km NNE of Midland, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-06 21:27:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 17 km NNE of Midland, Texas. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 21:27:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.14000, -101.98700

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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: 411 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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