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M3.0 Depth: 6.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-06 15:59:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 15:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN TEXAS. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 15:59:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.75100, -98.18600
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 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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