M1.5 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 19 km W of Coyanosa, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-22 04:15:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 04:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 19 km W of Coyanosa, 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
M1.5
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 04:15:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.23600, -103.27300
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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: 377 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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