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M1.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 29 km SSE of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 13:32:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 29 km SSE of Midland, Texas (United States) on August 8, 2025 at 13:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 150 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 13:32:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.75300, -101.95800
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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