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M1.7 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 12 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 01:02:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 12 km SW of Poth, Texas (United States) on October 16, 2025 at 01:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 01:02:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.97800, -98.16500
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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