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M3.0 Depth: 8.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 21:07:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on July 10, 2025 at 21:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 21:07:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.43930, -103.85880
Temperature
34.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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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