M1.8 Depth: 1.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 51 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 08:45:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 51 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on December 10, 2025 at 08:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 08:45:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62800, -104.19600
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 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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