M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Culberson County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 18:26:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Culberson County (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 18:26:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66010, -104.35930
Temperature
22.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 278 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 486 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share