M2.2 Depth: 5.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-22 17:30:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN TEXAS (United States) on July 22, 2025 at 17:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 223 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-22 17:30:49 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.10900, -97.73500
Temperature
35.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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