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M2.0 Depth: 3.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 20:17:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 11 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 20:17 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 20:17:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.67200, -100.64400
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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