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M2.3 Depth: 4.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:26:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Midland, Texas (United States) on May 21, 2026 at 03:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:26:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Midland
County
Midland County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.96300, -102.10710
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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: 410 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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