Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 6.8 km
- Source
- USGS
26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas
M4.8 Earthquake near 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas on February 28, 2025 at 19:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
3b5fe67d2d9d6a4d8e23c756d609428fdc2d11e1
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-02-28 19:33:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.37000,
-101.92600
Depth profile
Shallow
6.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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