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M2.7 Depth: 5.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 07:11:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 9, 2025 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 07:11:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.94160, -101.99340
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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

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    Distance: 421 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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