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M2.0 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS

UTC time: 2026-04-06 21:52:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS on April 6, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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
M2.0
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 21:52:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.74900, -103.83200
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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: 299 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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