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M2.8 Depth: 0.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 08:05:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 08:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 234 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 08:05:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.14400, -101.08020
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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    Distance: 488 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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