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M2.1 Depth: 3.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 9 km NNE of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 02:09:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 02:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 9 km NNE of Midland, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 02:09:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07900, -102.04500
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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