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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 7 km SW of Pawnee, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 11:36:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 9, 2025 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 7 km SW of Pawnee, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 11:36:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.59600, -98.05100
Temperature
18.2°C

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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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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