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M1.7 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 54 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-12 09:37:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2025 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 54 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-12 09:37:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.70500, -104.17300
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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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