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M2.5 Depth: 4.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-06 22:05:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near WESTERN 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 22:05:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.16600, -101.79400
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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: 425 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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