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M2.8 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 18 km S of Marathon, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 10:47:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 18 km S of Marathon, Texas (United States) on December 6, 2025 at 10:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 229 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 10:47:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.03800, -103.26400
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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