M1.6 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 21:47:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States) on December 25, 2025 at 21:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 21:47:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62400, -103.98400
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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