M2.1 Depth: 5.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:07:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on April 5, 2026 at 14:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:07:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.64300, -104.45200
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 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: 275 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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