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M1.8 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 8 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 23:32:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 23:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 8 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 247 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 23:32:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.82400, -99.04500
Temperature
32.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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