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M1.3 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 38 km S of Midland, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-28 08:05:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 08:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 38 km S of Midland, Texas. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 08:05:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65700, -102.02000
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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: 435 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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