M2.1 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 5 km SSE of Christine, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 01:12:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 5 km SSE of Christine, Texas (United States) on October 7, 2025 at 01:12 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 01:12:17 UTC
Local time
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City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.74100, -98.47900
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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