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M1.5 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 09:18:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2025 at 09:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 09:18:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.75100, -100.66200
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than 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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