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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 10 km SW of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 14:02:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 14:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 10 km SW of Mentone, Texas (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 14:02:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64400, -103.68000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

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