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M3.1 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-25 08:18:03 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on April 25, 2025 at 08:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
742671872feda6a2cf17c05d802e313c1b04836f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-25 08:18:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.76700, -103.76320
Temperature
32.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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