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M1.6 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Seguin, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 18:25:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 6, 2025 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 18 km SE of Seguin, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-06 18:25:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.46900, -97.81100
Temperature
31.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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