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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 04:20:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on August 21, 2025 at 04:20 UTC. 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 EMSC. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 04:20:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.66610, -104.36390
Temperature
20.5°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 (15.4 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 277 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 486 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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