M0.9 Depth: 6.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Loving County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 15:53:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Loving County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 138 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 15:53:34 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.97400, -103.90100
Temperature
31.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

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