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M1.4 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 21 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 20:47:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 20:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 21 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States). 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 USGS. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 20:47:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.67600, -103.82700
Temperature
34.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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