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M2.3 Depth: 3.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 10 km N of Midland, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:31:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 10 km N of Midland, Texas on May 5, 2026 at 03:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:31:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.09400, -102.08300
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 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: 405 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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