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M1.4 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 3 km SSE of Falls City, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 22:30:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 3 km SSE of Falls City, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 22:30:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.95800, -98.00200
Temperature
34.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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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