M1.6 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 57 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 22:39:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 57 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 22:39:17 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63700, -104.26600
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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