Earthquake 8 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas (1.6 ml) (2025-04-30 06:21:32 UTC)

1745994092

31.0390, -103.6870

3.59 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas, at 2025-04-30 06:21:32 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 8 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 8 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas (1.6 ml) (2025-04-30 06:21:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2025ijxo

Nearest Places

Saragosa Siding / 2.91 km
Saragosa / 2.94 km
Saragosa Post Office / 3.41 km
Reeves County Water Improvement Canal / 4.29 km
Adobe Draw / 5.45 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

4.0

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Depth: 8.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.1

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Depth: 6.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

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Depth: 6.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

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Depth: 21.07 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.6

8 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas
Time: 1745994415
Depth: 3.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

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Time: 1745988276
Depth: 5.92 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

24 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas
Time: 1745981388
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

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Time: 1745981388
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.2

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Time: 1745976335
Depth: 4.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)