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M3.1 Depth: 8.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 12 km W of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 17:42:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 17:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 12 km W of Stanton, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 17:42:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.11900, -101.92500
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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