M1.8 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 28 km SSE of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 00:00:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 28 km SSE of Midland, Texas (United States) on November 9, 2025 at 00:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 00:00:02 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.77400, -101.93300
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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