M2.3 Depth: 2.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 10 km NNE of Garden City, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 00:45:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 10 km NNE of Garden City, Texas (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 00:45 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: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 00:45:38 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.95900, -101.45500
Temperature
1.3°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 (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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