M2.4 Depth: 3.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-03-14 06:21:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on March 14, 2026 at 06:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 06:21:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.10300, -101.92800
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 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: 417 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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