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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-03-16 16:27:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on March 16, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 16:27:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.51200, -104.30100
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 295 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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