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M1.4 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 14:42:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 14:42:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.43400, -102.05700
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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