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M0.8 Depth: 5.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Westview, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 22:42:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Westview, Texas (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 22:42:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Westview
County
Midland County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.03200, -102.24800
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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