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M1.8 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 24 km S of Westbrook, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 09:25:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2025 at 09:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 24 km S of Westbrook, Texas (United States). 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 217 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 09:25:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.14000, -101.05700
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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