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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-28 11:42:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on June 28, 2025 at 11:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-28 11:42:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.41300, -104.50300
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 295 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 498 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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