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M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Western Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 04:35:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Western 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 04:35:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
isc
Coordinates
31.62000, -103.99300
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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