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M1.7 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-05 03:12:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 03:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 03:12:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.53300, -104.16300
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 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: 300 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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