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M1.5 Depth: 7.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-13 14:06:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 14:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 15 km NE of Falls City, 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: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 14:06:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.06700, -97.88700
Temperature
31.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
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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