M2.0 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-04 22:04:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on April 4, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 22:04:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.76000, -103.82800
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 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: 298 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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