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M1.6 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 31 km NNW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 21:30:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 31 km NNW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on November 17, 2025 at 21:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 21:30:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.57500, -103.93400
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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