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M1.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 17 km ESE of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-11 23:40:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 17 km ESE of Stanton, Texas (United States) on November 11, 2025 at 23:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 23:40:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07300, -101.61700
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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