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M1.9 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 32 km E of Balmorhea, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 05:08:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 32 km E of Balmorhea, Texas (United States) on December 19, 2025 at 05:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 05:08:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.01500, -103.40300
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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