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M1.9 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 4 km W of Ridgely, Tennessee (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 11:41:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2025 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km W of Ridgely, Tennessee (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 11:41:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Missouri
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.26167, -89.53750
Temperature
27.4°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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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