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M0.9 Depth: 6.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 15:25:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 15:25 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 15:25:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.76200, -100.66600
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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