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M2.5 Depth: 2.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 10:08:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 10:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 10:08:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.14400, -101.07400
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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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