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M2.5 Depth: 9.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 02:51:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on November 28, 2025 at 02:51 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 02:51:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.64530, -104.41750
Temperature
7.5°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 (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 276 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
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    Distance: 484 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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