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M1.2 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 20 km SE of Midland, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:45:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 20 km SE of Midland, Texas on April 5, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:45:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.87400, -101.91100
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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: 431 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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