M1.9 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 12 km NNE of Andrews, Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-22 12:24:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km NNE of Andrews, Texas on March 22, 2026 at 12:24 UTC. 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

M1.9

Depth

3.6 km

UTC time

2026-03-22 12:24:36 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.43100, -102.50700

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.6 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: 352 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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