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M2.7 Depth: 6.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near WESTERN TEXAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 19:30:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 22, 2025 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near WESTERN TEXAS (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 19:30:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.34150, -101.06230
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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