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M1.9 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 19 km W of Pawnee, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 01:38:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 01:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 19 km W of Pawnee, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 01:38:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.64100, -98.20500
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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