M1.7 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8 km SSW of Forsan, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 22:42:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 8 km SSW of Forsan, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 22:42:11 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.03300, -101.39500
Temperature
35.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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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