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M1.6 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 36 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-28 08:22:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 36 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas on April 28, 2026 at 08:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 08:22:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.42200, -102.08300
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 389 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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