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M2.1 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 13:11:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States) on July 30, 2025 at 13:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 259 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 13:11:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.83600, -98.95500
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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