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M2.2 Depth: 12.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 16 km N of Monahans, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 11:56:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 16 km N of Monahans, Texas (United States) on May 11, 2025 at 11:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 11:56:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.74600, -102.88800
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to 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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