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M1.7 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 01:45:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 01:45:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62200, -104.12400
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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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