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M1.9 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 13 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 05:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 05:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 13 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 05:29:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.98100, -98.17500
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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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