M1.0 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-07 04:18:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas on March 7, 2026 at 04:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.0
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 04:18:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40700, -102.06600
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 391 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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