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M1.4 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Culberson County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 03:32:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Culberson County (United States) on September 29, 2025 at 03:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 03:32:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Culberson County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63500, -104.42400
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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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