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M1.2 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 19 km NW of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-19 07:44:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2025 at 07:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 19 km NW of Midland, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-19 07:44:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.12900, -102.20900
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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