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M1.2 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 11:01:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on September 16, 2025 at 11:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 11:01:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.55800, -104.12500
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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