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M2.9 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Western Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-05 09:55:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Western Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 09:55:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
31.75700, -103.84700
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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: 298 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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