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M0.9 Depth: 8.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Martin County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 21:47:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 21:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Martin County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 21:47:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Martin County
County
Martin County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.09700, -101.92200
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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