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M2.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 10:12:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 10:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 10:12:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.06720, -97.86010
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 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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