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M1.7 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 3 km S of Christine, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 08:01:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 3 km S of Christine, Texas (United States) on October 12, 2025 at 08:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 08:01:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.75500, -98.50400
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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