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M2.1 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 16 km ESE of Smiley, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 09:50:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 09:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 16 km ESE of Smiley, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 09:50:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.19500, -97.48600
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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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