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M1.7 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 22 km NNW of Westbrook, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 07:46:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 22 km NNW of Westbrook, Texas (United States) on August 10, 2025 at 07:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 07:46:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.54200, -101.11900
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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