M1.7 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 21:13:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on October 4, 2025 at 21:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 21:13:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.53000, -104.15900
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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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