Back to map
M1.9 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 12 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 03:04:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 12 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 03:04:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.99800, -98.17800
Temperature
24.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share