M2.0 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 05:08:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on December 19, 2025 at 05:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 05:08:03 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.02300, -103.41800
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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    Distance: 387 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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