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M1.6 Depth: 2.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Nickel, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 20:38:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Nickel, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 20:38:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Nickel
County
Gonzales County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.55600, -97.23000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.5 km
Shallow
2.5 km
2.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

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