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M1.7 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 28 km ESE of Midland, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-12 15:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 15:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 28 km ESE of Midland, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 15:39:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.85600, -101.82100
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 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: 439 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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