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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Western Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 18:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Western Texas (United States) on October 9, 2025 at 18:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 ISC. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 18:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
isc
Coordinates
31.76000, -104.52700
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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