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M1.6 Depth: 2.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 19 km S of Westbrook, Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-07 03:18:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 19 km S of Westbrook, Texas on March 7, 2026 at 03:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 03:18:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.18300, -100.97500
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 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: 495 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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