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M1.3 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 19 km NW of Stanton, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 19:41:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 19 km NW of Stanton, Texas (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 19:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 19:41:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.24800, -101.94400
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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