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M2.5 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 13:50:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 13:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 231 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 13:50:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.74600, -98.84500
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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