M1.9 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 15 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 05:56:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 15 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas (United States) on July 23, 2025 at 05:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 225 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 05:56:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.75200, -100.66900
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 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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