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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Mitchell County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 08:45:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Mitchell County (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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 08:45:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Mitchell County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.12820, -101.06480
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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