M1.3 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 00:57:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on May 25, 2026 at 00:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 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: 273 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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