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M1.5 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 6 km W of Balmorhea, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 22:06:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 6 km W of Balmorhea, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 22:06:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.98200, -103.81000
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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