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M0.8 Depth: 6.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 21 km N of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 11:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 21 km N of Stanton, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 143 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 11:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.32000, -101.82200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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