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M0.4 Depth: 4.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 9 km SSE of Midland, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near 9 km SSE of Midland, Texas on May 12, 2026 at 13:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:46:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.91600, -102.05100
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 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: 417 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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