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M3.0 Depth: 6.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 13:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on December 21, 2025 at 13:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 224 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 13:11:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.65300, -104.39200
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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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