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M3.1 Depth: 8.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Culberson County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 13:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County (United States) on December 21, 2025 at 13:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 224 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 13:11:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62700, -104.40950
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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