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M2.5 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Mitchell County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 15:15:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 28, 2025 at 15:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Mitchell County (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 15:15:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Mitchell County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.15510, -101.10240
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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