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M2.3 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-06 04:45:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on April 6, 2026 at 04:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 04:45:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.04700, -103.72600
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 368 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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