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M1.4 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 23 km SW of Ackerly, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 05:44:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 23 km SW of Ackerly, Texas (United States) on August 6, 2025 at 05:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 05:44:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40900, -101.92200
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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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