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M3.0 Earthquake near Culberson County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-25 02:25:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County, Texas (United States) on September 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

ID
023b528c4ce144bd0b88bd7e5aa2955ef3fb1279
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 02:25:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Culberson County
County
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.69700, -104.53600
Temperature
18.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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: 266 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 472 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
  • Red Hill-Quemado
    Distance: 491 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 116 Catalogue entries

Of 115 other entries for this area and period, 91 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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