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M3.6 Depth: 9.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Culberson County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 21:56:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 21:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Culberson County (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 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 M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 21:56:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.72510, -104.11510
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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