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M1.4 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 19:26:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2025 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 19:26:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.61700, -103.97900
Temperature
38.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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