M2.2 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-01 23:48:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 23:48:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.89500, -103.96300
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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: 279 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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