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M2.8 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 11:58:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN TEXAS (United States) on August 31, 2025 at 11:58 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: 240 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 11:58:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.96260, -103.33690
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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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