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M1.6 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 14 km S of Charlotte, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 21:48:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 14 km S of Charlotte, Texas (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 21:48:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.72800, -98.68600
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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