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M2.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 17:13:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 17:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 17:13:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.52400, -104.01900
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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