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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 18 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 08:45:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 18 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 08:45:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.68600, -103.79300
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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