M1.1 Depth: 0.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 19 km SSE of Stanton, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:46:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 19 km SSE of Stanton, Texas on May 2, 2026 at 06:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 06:46:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.96300, -101.70700
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 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: 443 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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