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M3.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 13 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 00:07:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 13 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States) on October 16, 2025 at 00:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 00:07:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.98000, -98.17600
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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