M1.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 10:33:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 10:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 10:33:56 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.54700, -104.13800
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower 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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