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M1.2 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Lenorah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-04 11:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 4, 2026 at 11:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Lenorah, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 11:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Lenorah
County
Martin County
Village
Lenorah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.31700, -101.85000
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

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