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M1.4 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Reeves County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 08:29:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Reeves County (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 08:29:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Reeves County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.52300, -104.02500
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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