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M1.6 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-06 20:53:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 20:53:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.61600, -103.99800
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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: 301 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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