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M0.9 Depth: 9.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 20 km SW of Garden City, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-29 07:17:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 07:17 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 20 km SW of Garden City, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 07:17:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.71500, -101.60900
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 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: 465 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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