M1.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 02:36:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on October 28, 2025 at 02:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 02:36:31 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.61800, -104.05300
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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