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M1.2 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 27 km SSE of Midland, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 19:35:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 19:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 27 km SSE of Midland, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 19:35:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.77800, -101.93400
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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