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M2.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Western Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-16 07:05:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 07:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Western Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 07:05:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
31.66000, -104.41000
Temperature
0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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: 275 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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