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M2.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 8 km NNW of Forsan, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 17:43:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 8 km NNW of Forsan, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 17:43:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.18800, -101.39000
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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