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M1.0 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 10:33:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 10:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 10:33:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.36500, -102.11400
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 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

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

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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