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M2.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Southern Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 02:33:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Southern Texas (United States) on October 18, 2025 at 02:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 02:33:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
isc
Coordinates
28.97200, -98.09900
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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