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M3.4 Depth: 8.6 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 08:45:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 08:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 USGS. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 08:45:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.14300, -101.06900
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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