M1.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Lindsay, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 07:09:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 07:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Lindsay, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 07:09:28 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.37000, -103.54900
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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