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M1.7 Depth: 14.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 16 km WSW of Fowlerton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 06:35:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 16 km WSW of Fowlerton, Texas (United States) on September 25, 2025 at 06:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 06:35:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.41500, -98.97400
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to 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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