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M1.3 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 5 km SSE of Christine, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 17:46:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 5 km SSE of Christine, Texas (United States) on October 8, 2025 at 17:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 17:46:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.74200, -98.48500
Temperature
33.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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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