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M0.7 Depth: 6.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 10 km ENE of Stanton, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-05 08:11:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 10 km ENE of Stanton, Texas on May 5, 2026 at 08:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 08:11:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.17600, -101.69300
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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: 434 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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