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M3.0 Depth: 7.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 19:19:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2025 at 19:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 19:19:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.61000, -103.98600
Temperature
38.5°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 (15.3 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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