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M1.2 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 16:20:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 16:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 16:20:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62000, -104.09100
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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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