Earthquake 11 km W of Falls City, Texas (1.5 ml) (2025-08-17 07:10:00 UTC)

1755414600

28.9690, -98.1320

7.78 KM

A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 11 km W of Falls City, Texas, at 2025-08-17 07:10:00 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 11 km W of Falls City, 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 11 km W of Falls City, Texas (1.5 ml) (2025-08-17 07:10:00 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.5

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2025qdbvev

Nearest Places

Three Oaks School / 0.06 km
Three Oaks Church / 1.42 km
Three Oaks / 3.53 km
Tessman Lake / 5.18 km
Tessman Lake Dam / 5.24 km

Comment

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Depth: 12.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 2.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 7.56 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 6.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 8.52 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)