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M0.9 Depth: 8.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 22 km NNW of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 15:14:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 22 km NNW of Midland, Texas (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 15:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 15:14:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.19300, -102.13200
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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