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M1.6 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 8 km SE of Gardendale, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:08:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SE of Gardendale, Texas on May 6, 2026 at 17:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:08:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.96900, -102.30800
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 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: 394 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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