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M1.5 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 14 km E of Pearsall, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 18:23:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 14 km E of Pearsall, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 18:23:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.87800, -98.94800
Temperature
36.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 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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