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M1.7 Depth: 1.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 17 km N of Snyder, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 02:55:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 17 km N of Snyder, Texas (United States) on August 3, 2025 at 02:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 USGS. United States: 238 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 02:55:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.87800, -100.92000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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