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M1.2 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 26 km SE of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 08:55:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 26 km SE of Midland, Texas (United States) on May 30, 2025 at 08:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 08:55:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.80700, -101.91100
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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