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M2.5 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-05-09 03:40:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 03:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 03:40:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.00700, -103.83100
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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: 278 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 496 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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