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M1.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 22 km NNW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 16:19:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 22 km NNW of Toyah, Texas (United States) on July 21, 2025 at 16:19 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: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 16:19:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.48900, -103.90500
Temperature
34.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 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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