M1.0 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Scurry County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 05:26:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 05:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Scurry County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 05:26:56 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.54300, -101.13000
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 467 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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