M1.8 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 35 km SE of Odessa, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 19:52:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 35 km SE of Odessa, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 19:52:37 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64000, -102.08200
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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