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M1.3 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 16 km N of Balmorhea, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 09:39:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 16 km N of Balmorhea, Texas (United States) on July 26, 2025 at 09:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 249 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 09:39:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.13700, -103.75500
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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