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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Western Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-16 06:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Western Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 06:46:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
31.66000, -104.40300
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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: 276 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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