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M2.3 Depth: 3.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-05-04 07:05:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on May 4, 2026 at 07:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 07:05:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.64800, -104.35000
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 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: 279 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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