Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Texas · Riverton
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M4.9 Earthquake near Riverton, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On February 15, 2025 at 05:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Riverton, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USP. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
2321c92508a8270fc5ea7786e14a313b5adeb4ba
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-15 05:23:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usp
Coordinates
31.73617,
-103.77395
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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179
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