M2.8 Depth: 2.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 24 km W of Balmorhea, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-14 23:47:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2025 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 24 km W of Balmorhea, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-14 23:47:18 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.94700, -103.99700
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 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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