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M1.3 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 14 km W of Forsan, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 15:08:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 7, 2025 at 15:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 14 km W of Forsan, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-07 15:08:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.11200, -101.51500
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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