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M1.9 Depth: 19.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 31 km W of Balmorhea, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 18:17:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 31 km W of Balmorhea, Texas (United States) on November 28, 2025 at 18:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 18:17:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.93200, -104.06400
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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