M1.9 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 4 km SE of Christine, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 00:20:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 7, 2025 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km SE of Christine, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 00:20:22 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.76100, -98.46500
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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