M2.0 Depth: 4.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 02:35:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 02:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 02:35:58 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.52000, -103.88800
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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