M1.4 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 27 km S of Garden City, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 07:14:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 27 km S of Garden City, Texas (United States) on August 21, 2025 at 07:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 07:14:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62400, -101.43100
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

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    Distance: 484 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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