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M1.2 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 19:40:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Martin County, Texas (United States) on May 17, 2026 at 19:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 19:40:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39800, -101.86700
Temperature
35.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 408 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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