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M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 12 km SW of Balmorhea, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:33:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 12 km SW of Balmorhea, Texas on April 5, 2026 at 15:33 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:33:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.90200, -103.83200
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 376 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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