M1.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 21 km NW of Toyah, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-04 07:34:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 21 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 07:34:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.47000, -103.92500
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 318 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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