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M1.7 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 3 km S of Christine, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 20:40:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 10, 2025 at 20:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 3 km S of Christine, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 20:40:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.75700, -98.50100
Temperature
33.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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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