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M2.7 Depth: 4.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-03-13 19:34:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 19:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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
M2.7
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 19:34:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.65750, -104.13590

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 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: 290 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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