M1.5 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 13:23:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on November 25, 2025 at 13:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 13:23:06 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60000, -104.11200
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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