Back to map
M1.6 Depth: 2.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 26 km NE of Crane, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 05:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 05:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 26 km NE of Crane, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 239 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 05:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.58200, -102.16500
Temperature
13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 429 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share