M2.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-03-14 00:10:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 00:10:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.65300, -104.34800
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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: 279 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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