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M2.3 Depth: 1.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 02:54:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on July 26, 2025 at 02:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 250 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 02:54:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.85600, -100.56400
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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