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M2.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 17:04:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on August 9, 2025 at 17:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 17:04:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.50100, -104.16100
Temperature
38.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
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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    Distance: 303 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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