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M0.3 Depth: 5.2 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:58:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 12:58 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 12:58:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39900, -102.06000
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 392 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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