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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 18 km NW of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 23:24:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 18 km NW of Mentone, Texas (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 23:24 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 23:24:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.82800, -103.73500
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

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