M2.0 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 22:55:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on December 21, 2025 at 22:55 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 231 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 22:55:47 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.14000, -101.07300
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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