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M2.1 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 01:21:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 7, 2025 at 01:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 EMSC. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 01:21:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.85000, -99.08500
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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