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M2.9 Depth: 4.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 07:26:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 07:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 07:26:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.64300, -104.59800
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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