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M3.2 Depth: 8.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-05 01:12:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 5, 2025 at 01:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-05 01:12:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.10600, -101.91500
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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