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M2.3 Depth: 3.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 10 km WSW of Rotan, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 04:26:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 04:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 10 km WSW of Rotan, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 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 USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 04:26:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.80600, -100.55900
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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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