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M2.1 Depth: 1.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-05-13 12:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on May 13, 2026 at 12:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 12:44:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.87500, -101.49200
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 466 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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