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M1.8 Depth: 5.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 15:54:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States) on December 20, 2025 at 15:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 15:54:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.61800, -103.98300
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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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