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M3.7 Depth: 6.1 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 40 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 23:21:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 40 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States) on September 9, 2025 at 23:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 23:21:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63500, -104.01500
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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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