Earthquakes 6 km NNE of Midland, Texas — 42 people reported feeling this earthquake — CDI 4.4 (Light)
Right now
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 18 km from here.
Reported by USGS 168 days ago.
No stronger detection stands among the 19 recorded within 20 km of this point since 20 March 2026 — 18 others scored the same. The last comparable one was on 20 March 2026. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 6 km NNE of Midland, Texas — 42 people reported feeling this earthquake — CDI 4.4 (Light)
USGS recorded magnitude 2.7 at a depth of 6 km.
Nearby, since 20 March 2026
- May 4, 2026 · score 0 · 6.6 km
- March 20, 2026 · score 0 · 12.4 km
- March 20, 2026 · score 0 · 12.6 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 50 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 50% |
| Coordinates | 32.0480, -102.0420 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-27T16:16:43.341Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tx2026gbhagg/dyfi |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 2.7 |
| Depth | 5.79 |
| Felt | 42 |
| Cdi | 4.4 |
| CdiDescription | Light |
| Sig | 131 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Place | 6 km NNE of Midland, Texas |
| Types | ,dyfi,origin,phase-data, |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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