M1.7 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 14 km N of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 16:03:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 14 km N of Stanton, Texas (United States). 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: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 16:03:28 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.25900, -101.80900
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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