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M1.6 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 13 km W of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 23:56:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2025 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 13 km W of Midland, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 23:56:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.98700, -102.22500
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 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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