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M1.4 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 8 km ESE of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 00:25:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 00:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 8 km ESE of Midland, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 00:25:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.97800, -101.98600
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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

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