Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Texas · Mitchell County
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M3.0 Earthquake near Mitchell County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On April 20, 2026 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Mitchell County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
5f9bd8566d6f75dbbde9a1ab658bb831f4744a3e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 17:35:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.11600,
-101.05800
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
United States
126
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