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M1.6 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 12:38:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 12:38:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64100, -104.24300
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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