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M1.1 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 23 km SW of Ackerly, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 00:57:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 23 km SW of Ackerly, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 00:57:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39800, -101.91800
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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