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M2.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Western Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-20 10:10:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Western Texas on March 20, 2026 at 10:10 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 10:10:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
31.62000, -104.08900
Temperature
15.5°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: 296 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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