Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Texas
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M4.7 Earthquake near Western Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Western Texas (United States) on October 12, 2025 at 06:09 UTC. 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 130 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
2ddd08c7e8dc5704cab24fc1d146689ca0f3fee1
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 06:09:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
32.37000,
-100.89000
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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