Earthquake 17 km N of Balmorhea, Texas (1.6 ml) (2025-07-26 17:46:05 UTC)

1753551965

31.1420, -103.7240

5.45 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km N of Balmorhea, Texas, at 2025-07-26 17:46:05 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 17 km N 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 17 km N of Balmorhea, Texas (1.6 ml) (2025-07-26 17:46:05 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2025opmxzj

Nearest Places

Casey Draw / 3.18 km
Hackberry Draw / 5.41 km
Canyon Creek / 6.48 km
Florenzo Windmill / 6.63 km
Adobe Draw / 7.1 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1753591816
Depth: 2.76 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SOUTHERN ITALY
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Depth: 4.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

8 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1753590554
Depth: 1.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1753590540
Depth: 31.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1753590436
Depth: 11.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Time: 1753564980
Depth: 4.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Time: 1753544646
Depth: 6.51 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

17 km N of Balmorhea, Texas
Time: 1753530241
Depth: 5.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km N of Balmorhea, Texas
Time: 1753522747
Depth: 5.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

62 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1753519773
Depth: 3.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)