M1.8 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 19:04:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on October 20, 2025 at 19:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 19:04:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60800, -104.09900
Temperature
32.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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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