M1.2 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 2 km WNW of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 15:52:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 15:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 2 km WNW of Stanton, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 15:52:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.13700, -101.80900
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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