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M2.3 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 06:46:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on August 30, 2025 at 06:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 244 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 06:46:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.59900, -104.12500
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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